Explore the Family Name Spiwak
The meaning of Spiwak
1. Americanized or Germanized form of Polish Śpiewak (see Spiewak), Ukrainian and Rusyn Spivak, Czech Špivák, all meaning ‘singer’. This form of the surname (also Śpiwak) is also found in Poland, but it is very rare there. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Śpiewak (see Spiewak) or Spivak, of Slavic origin (compare above).
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How common is the last name Spiwak in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Spiwak has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Spiwak was ranked 54,020th most popular surname, moving up to 52,383rd by 2010 - an upward shift of about 3.03 percent. The actual count of individuals with the Spiwak surname also increased during this period, rising from 358 in 2000 to 396 in 2010, representing a growth of approximately 10.61 percent. Despite this numerical increase, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #52,383 | 3.03% |
| Count | 358 | 396 | 10.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spiwak
The ethnic identity associated with the name Spiwak also reveals some interesting trends based on the Decennial U.S. Census. From 2000 to 2010, there was a significant decrease of nearly 2.06 percent in those identifying as White, dropping from 93.85 percent to 91.92 percent. The Hispanic identity saw an increase, rising from 1.96 percent to 2.53 percent, which represents a jump of just over 29 percent. Meanwhile, the percentage of Spiwaks identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased completely to zero, while those claiming two or more races emerged as a new category at 3.28 percent. There were no individuals with the Spiwak surname identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.85% | 91.92% | -2.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.28% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 2.53% | 29.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.96% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |