Explore the Family Name Spychalski
The meaning of Spychalski
Polish: probably from a nickname, Spychała, for an idle worker, a variant of Polish dialect spychacz ‘shirker’, ‘ducker’ (from spychać ‘to push down’).
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How common is the last name Spychalski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Spychalski has seen a minor shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 39,499 and rose slightly to 40,554 in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity of 2.67%. The number of individuals with this surname increased from 524 in 2000 to 539 in 2010, marking an increase of 2.86%. Despite this increase, the proportion of individuals named Spychalski per 100,000 people decreased by 5.26% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,499 | #40,554 | -2.67% |
| Count | 524 | 539 | 2.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spychalski
From an ethnic identity perspective, the surname Spychalski predominantly identifies as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.47% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 97.96% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within this surname saw a significant increase from 0.95% in 2000 to 1.67% in 2010, a change of 75.79%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname having Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.47% | 97.96% | -0.52% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 1.67% | 75.79% |
| 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% |