Explore the Family Name Szczepaniak
The meaning of Szczepaniak
Polish: patronymic from the personal name Szczepan, Polish form of Latin Stephanus (see Steven). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Dorota, Elzbieta, Grazyna, Iwona, Jacek, Jaroslaw, Karol, Lucjan, Mariusz, Tadeusz, Witold, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Szczepaniak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Szczepaniak saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,053 in terms of commonality and rose to 30,946 by 2010, marking a 0.34% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this time period, from 707 people in 2000 to 751 in 2010, showing a growth of 6.22%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 3.85%, from 0.26 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,053 | #30,946 | 0.34% |
| Count | 707 | 751 | 6.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Szczepaniak
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows a majority of those with the Szczepaniak surname identify as White, making up 96.18% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 97.47% in 2010. The data indicates that there were no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname during these years. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or two or more races decreased, with Asian/Pacific Islanders going from 0.71% in 2000 to 0% in 2010, and those of two or more ethnic identities dropping from 1.98% to 0.80%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population saw an increase from 0.99% to 1.07%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.18% | 97.47% | 1.34% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 1.07% | 8.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 0.8% | -59.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |