Explore the Family Name Strzelczyk
The meaning of Strzelczyk
Polish: nickname from strzelczyk, a diminutive of strzelec ‘bowman’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Dariusz, Pawel, Witold, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Strzelczyk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Strzelczyk has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked at 58,692 in terms of popularity, with 323 individuals carrying the surname. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 62,359 with 321 individuals bearing the surname, reflecting a minor decrease of 0.62%. This indicates that the proportion of people named Strzelczyk per 100,000 population decreased by 8.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #62,359 | -6.25% |
| Count | 323 | 321 | -0.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Strzelczyk
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Strzelczyk also shifted according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 95.98% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 93.77% by 2010. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic community, from 1.86% in 2000 to 4.36% in 2010, suggesting a growth of 134.41%. However, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stagnant at 0%, while those claiming two or more ethnicities fell from 1.55% to 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.98% | 93.77% | -2.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 4.36% | 134.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |