Explore the Family Name Strzalka
The meaning of Strzalka
Polish (Strzałka): from the word strzałka, a diminutive of strzała ‘arrow’.
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How common is the last name Strzalka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Strzalka experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 66,274 to 66,553. This represents a decrease of 0.42%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.45% during the same period, rising from 279 in 2000 to 297 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #66,553 | -0.42% |
| Count | 279 | 297 | 6.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Strzalka
When it comes to ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, a significant majority of individuals with the Strzalka surname identify as White. In 2000, this group represented 96.77% of all Strzalkas, a figure that marginally decreased to 95.96% in 2010. The Hispanic population within the Strzalka surname increased by 17.42%, albeit from a small base of 2.87% in 2000 to 3.37% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Strzalkas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 95.96% | -0.84% |
| Hispanic | 2.87% | 3.37% | 17.42% |
| 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% |