Explore the Family Name Szostak
The meaning of Szostak
Polish, Rusyn (from Poland), and Jewish (from Poland) (Szóstak): nickname from Polish szóstak ‘six-fingered person’, also the name of an old Polish coin, derived from sześć ‘six’, or a nickname (an old personal name) for a sixth-born child, derived from szósty ‘sixth’. Compare Shostak. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Piotr, Henryk, Jadwiga, Kazimierz, Leszek, Tadeusz, Wojciech, Zofia.
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How common is the last name Szostak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Szostak decreased slightly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Szostak ranked 28,005 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had slipped to 29,626, a decrease of roughly 5.79 percent. Similarly, the raw count of individuals with this surname also experienced a minor dip - from 806 in 2000 to 795 in 2010, marking a change of -1.36 percent. The proportion of people named Szostak per 100,000 population was 0.3 in 2000, dropping to 0.27 by 2010, indicating a reduction of approximately 10 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,005 | #29,626 | -5.79% |
| Count | 806 | 795 | -1.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Szostak
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Szostak surname identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 96.03 percent of Szostaks were White, a figure that marginally increased to 96.6 percent by 2010. There was a small representation of Szostaks who identified as Hispanic - 2.36 percent in 2000, which dropped to 2.14 percent in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of Szostaks identifying with two or more races saw an increase from 0.62 percent in 2000 to 0.88 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 (0.74 percent) was no longer documented in 2010. There were no Szostaks who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.03% | 96.6% | 0.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.36% | 2.14% | -9.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 0.88% | 41.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.74% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |