Explore the Family Name Stachowiak
The meaning of Stachowiak
Polish: patronymic from the personal name Stach.
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How common is the last name Stachowiak in the United States?
The surname Stachowiak, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 18,057th most popular, but by 2010 it fell to the 18,867th spot, reflecting a change of -4.49%. However, the count of people carrying the surname increased minimally from 1,424 to 1,449, signifying a growth of 1.76%. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by -7.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,057 | #18,867 | -4.49% |
| Count | 1,424 | 1,449 | 1.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.49 | -7.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stachowiak
As for the ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census showcases some noticeable changes. The majority of individuals with the Stachowiak surname identify as White, though this proportion diminished slightly from 97.33% in 2000 to 95.03% in 2010. The percentage of Stachowiaks identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 78.23%, growing from 1.47% in 2000 to 2.62% in 2010. Those identifying as Black also saw a modest rise from 0.42% to 0.48%. Interestingly, the proportion of people identifying as two or more races grew significantly, jumping from 0.49% in 2000 to 1.31% in 2010 - a change of 167.35%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.33% | 95.03% | -2.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 2.62% | 78.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0.49% | 1.31% | 167.35% |
| Black | 0.42% | 0.48% | 14.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |