Explore the Family Name Swierczek
The meaning of Swierczek
Polish (Świerczek): 1. nickname for a small, chirpy person, from a diminutive of świercz ‘cricket’ (the insect). 2. topographic name or nickname from a diminutive of świerk ‘spruce’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Eugeniusz, Kazimierz, Krzysztof, Miroslaw, Wieslawa, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Swierczek in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Swierczek has increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Swierczek was ranked 51,945th in popularity, but by 2010, it climbed to the 47,791st rank. This represents an increase of 8% over the decade. Additionally, the absolute count of people with the Swierczek surname grew from 376 in 2000 to 443 in 2010, marking a growth rate of approximately 17.82%. The proportion of individuals named Swierczek per 100,000 people also rose slightly, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, demonstrating a rise of 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #47,791 | 8% |
| Count | 376 | 443 | 17.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swierczek
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Swierczek surname identify as White. In 2000, around 96.54% of those bearing the name identified as such, increasing slightly to 97.07% in 2010. A small percentage, about 1.60% in 2000 and decreasing marginally to 1.58% in 2010, identified as Hispanic. Notably, there were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. For both years, there were also no instances of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.54% | 97.07% | 0.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 1.58% | -1.25% |
| 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% |