Explore the Family Name Strelecki
The meaning of Strelecki
Americanized form of Polish Strzelecki. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Karol, Thadeus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Strelecki in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Strelecki has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname held rank 66,274, but dropped to rank 69,996 in 2010, signifying a 5.62% decrease in its popularity. However, the number of individuals carrying this surname saw a marginal increase from 279 in 2000 to 280 in 2010 (a 0.36% change). The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 10% from 0.1 to 0.09 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #69,996 | -5.62% |
| Count | 279 | 280 | 0.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Strelecki
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Strelecki, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In 2000, 97.49% of the bearers of this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.71% in 2010. There was no record of individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native backgrounds carrying this surname in either year. Interestingly, by 2010, there was an emergence of a small Hispanic population (3.21%) identifying with the Strelecki surname, a group that had not been recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.49% | 95.71% | -1.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.21% | 0% |
| 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% |