Explore the Family Name Strzelecki
The meaning of Strzelecki
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Strzelce, named with strzelec ‘bowman’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Arkadiusz, Jacek, Jerzy, Krystyna, Leszek, Piotr, Stanislaw, Tadeusz, Tadusz, Thadeus, Wlodzimierz.
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How common is the last name Strzelecki in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Strzelecki was ranked 26,587 in popularity in 2000 and fell slightly to 27,678 by 2010, marking a 4.1% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 862 to 869, indicating a modest growth of 0.81%. The proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 9.38%, from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,587 | #27,678 | -4.1% |
| Count | 862 | 869 | 0.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Strzelecki
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Strzelecki identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of 1.16% from 97.22% in 2000 to 96.09% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled, jumping from 0.93% to 1.84%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained stable at just under 1%, while those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase from 0.70% to 1.04%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 96.09% | -1.16% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 1.84% | 97.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 1.04% | 48.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.93% | 0.92% | -1.08% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |