Explore the Family Name Szpak
The meaning of Szpak
1. Polish, Rusyn (from Poland), and Jewish (from Poland): nickname for someone with some fancied resemblance to a starling, Polish szpak. In the case of Jewish bearers, it is generally an artificial name. Compare Shpak and Spack 2. 2. Polish: nickname from szpakowaty ‘grayish’, ‘tinged with gray’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Basia, Casimir, Eugeniusz, Jolanta, Kazimierz, Piotr, Stanislaw, Stanislawa, Waclawa.
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How common is the last name Szpak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Szpak saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 45,829th most popular, but by 2010, it had dropped to 48,717th. This represents a decline of 6.3%. Additionally, the number of people with the Szpak surname fell from 439 in 2000 to 433 in 2010, a modest decrease of 1.37%. Meanwhile, the proportion of people named Szpak per 100,000 residents also decreased slightly from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,829 | #48,717 | -6.3% |
| Count | 439 | 433 | -1.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Szpak
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Szpak between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the overwhelming majority of Szpaks identified as White, though this percentage declined slightly from 96.13% to 94%. The percentage who identified as belonging to two or more races also decreased by 27.67%. The most significant change was seen among those identifying as Hispanic, which increased from 1.37% to 3.46%, a rise of over 150%. There were no Szpaks who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.13% | 94% | -2.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 3.46% | 152.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 1.15% | -27.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |