Explore the Family Name Szostek
The meaning of Szostek
Polish: nickname from a derivative of szosty ‘sixth’ in any of various senses. Compare Szostak. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bogdan, Ewa, Grazyna, Irena, Janusz, Jozef, Mieczyslaw, Stanislaw, Zofia.
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How common is the last name Szostek in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Szostek has seen a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 46,083 to 46,404. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by approximately 5.28%, growing from 436 in 2000 to 459 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 individuals remained stable at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,083 | #46,404 | -0.7% |
| Count | 436 | 459 | 5.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Szostek
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Szostek surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identify as White, with an increase of 0.21 percentage points from 96.10% in 2000 to 96.30% in 2010. The Hispanic population also saw an increase, rising from 2.29% to 3.49%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native recorded in either year. Notably, the recorded percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped dramatically, from 1.15% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 96.3% | 0.21% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 3.49% | 52.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |