Explore the Family Name Surdyk
The meaning of Surdyk
Polish: perhaps a nickname from German Sauerteig ‘sourdough’ (from sauer ‘sour’) or Latin surdus ‘deaf’. Alternatively, but less likely, from Polish dialect verb surdać, szurdać ‘to sulk’. The vast majority of bearers live in the Poznań and neighboring counties in Greater Poland Voivodeship.
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How common is the last name Surdyk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Surdyk has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, shifting from the 70,906th most popular surname to the 72,771st. The total count of individuals with this surname, however, reported a slight increase during the same period. In 2000, there were 257 people with this surname, and by 2010, the number had grown to 267, marking a change rate of approximately 3.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #72,771 | -2.63% |
| Count | 257 | 267 | 3.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Surdyk
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Surdyk surname predominantly identifies as White, although there was a small decline in the proportion, from 98.05% in 2000 to 95.51% in 2010. A new ethnic identity emerged within the decade as well - Hispanic, which accounted for 3.37% in 2010, up from zero in 2000. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained consistently at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.05% | 95.51% | -2.59% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.37% | 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% |