Explore the Family Name Stanczak
The meaning of Stanczak
Polish (Stańczak): patronymic from Staniek, a pet form of the personal name Stanisław (see Stanislav). This surname is also found among Rusyns (Lemkos); see Stanchak. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Eugeniusz, Ignacy, Krzysztof, Mariusz, Stanislaw, Zigmund.
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How common is the last name Stanczak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stanczak saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 27,176th and then dropped to rank 28,704th by 2010, a decline of 5.62%. The number of people bearing this name also slightly decreased during this period from 837 to 830, representing a decrease of 0.84%. The proportion per 100k population for the Stanczak surname similarly decreased by 9.68%
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,176 | #28,704 | -5.62% |
| Count | 837 | 830 | -0.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stanczak
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Stanczak identify as White, accounting for 95.94% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.66% by 2010. During the same time span, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic experienced a substantial increase, rising from 0.96% in 2000 to 2.77% in 2010. Meanwhile, representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native among those with the Stanczak surname decreased by 16.08%, going from 1.43% to 1.20%. The census data did not record any individuals with the Stanczak surname who identified as either Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. However, in 2000, 1.43% of individuals with this surname reported having two or more races, but by 2010, this category was no longer represented.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.94% | 95.66% | -0.29% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 2.77% | 188.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.43% | 1.2% | -16.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |