Explore the Family Name Szewczyk
The meaning of Szewczyk
Polish and Rusyn (from Poland): occupational name or patronymic from a diminutive of Szewc ‘shoemaker’. Compare Shefchik and Shevchik. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Kazimierz, Bogdan, Zdzislaw, Andrzej, Halina, Janina, Alicja, Andrej, Beata, Casimir, Czeslaw.
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How common is the last name Szewczyk in the United States?
According to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Szewczyk saw a slight decrease in rank from 14,890 in 2000 to 14,957 in 2010. However, the overall count of people with this surname increased by 8.45%, from 1,823 in 2000 to 1,977 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 1.47%, reflecting a relative decline in popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,890 | #14,957 | -0.45% |
| Count | 1,823 | 1,977 | 8.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.67 | -1.47% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Szewczyk
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Szewczyk surname identify as White, with an increase from 95.28% in 2000 to 95.60% in 2010. The ethnicity marked as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a notable increase of 20%. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races saw a significant drop of nearly 37%. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic also increased by 34.27%. There was no recorded change for Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.28% | 95.6% | 0.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 1.92% | 34.27% |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 1.52% | -36.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.66% | 20% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |