Explore the Family Name Swiatek
The meaning of Swiatek
Polish (Świątek): 1. from a pet form of any of various Old Polish personal names such as Świętosław, Świętobor, or Świętopełk, with the first element derived from Old Slavic svetъ ‘strong, powerful’ (later ‘holy’, Polish święty). 2. nickname from święty ‘holy’, or metonymic occupational name for a carver of icons, from świątek ‘icon, holy image’. Compare Swiontek. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Dorota, Ewa, Jacek, Jerzy, Jozef, Kazimierz, Piotr, Ryszard, Stanislaw, Tadeusz.
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How common is the last name Swiatek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Swiatek has seen slight increases in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 19,784th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had moved up to the 19,551st spot — a change of 1.18%. The number of individuals with the surname also increased from 1,259 in 2000 to 1,381 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 9.69%. However, the proportion of people with the name per 100,000 remained steady at 0.47.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,784 | #19,551 | 1.18% |
| Count | 1,259 | 1,381 | 9.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swiatek
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Swiatek surname is predominantly associated with white individuals, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.22% of Swiateks were white, a figure that slightly decreased to 96.89% in 2010. There was an increase in Hispanic representation, going from 1.59% in 2000 to 2.17% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no representation of the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian/Alaskan Native groups in 2000, but by 2010 the Asian/Pacific Islander community had a minor representation of 0.36%. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races saw a decrease from 0.87% in 2000 to 0.43% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 96.89% | -0.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.17% | 36.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 0.43% | -50.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |