Explore the Family Name Spiak
The meaning of Spiak
Polish (also Śpiak): nickname from the regional dialect word śpiak ‘sleepyhead’. This surname is also found among Rusyns (Lemkos).
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How common is the last name Spiak in the United States?
The surname Spiak, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 69,854th in terms of popularity but by 2010, its rank had fallen to 78,040th, representing an 11.72% drop. The data also shows that the number of individuals with this surname decreased from 262 in 2000 to 245 in 2010, marking a 6.49% decline. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 20% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #78,040 | -11.72% |
| Count | 262 | 245 | -6.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spiak
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that majority of the individuals with the surname Spiak identify as White; the percentage was 96.56% in 2000 and slightly dropped to 94.29% in 2010. There was however a notable increase in the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 3.05% in 2000 to 5.31% in 2010, an impressive 74.10% increase. Other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no changes in either year for those carrying the Spiak surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 94.29% | -2.35% |
| Hispanic | 3.05% | 5.31% | 74.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |