Explore the Family Name Terlecki
The meaning of Terlecki
Polish: habitational name for someone from a place called Terło, now in Ukraine. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Janusz, Jozef, Krzysztof, Mieczyslaw, Mikolaj, Piotr, Stanislawa.
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How common is the last name Terlecki in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Terlecki has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 to 2010. As of 2000, it was ranked 48,877th and moved to the 50,851st position in 2010, indicating a drop of 4.04%. However, the actual count of people with this last name increased marginally from 405 to 410 during this period, which is an increase of 1.23%. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a dip by 6.67% over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,877 | #50,851 | -4.04% |
| Count | 405 | 410 | 1.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Terlecki
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Terlecki identify as White. This group accounted for 98.27% in 2000 and decreased slightly to 97.80% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. A new category emerged in 2010, with 1.46% identifying as Hispanic. The category of Two or More Races remained at 0% throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.27% | 97.8% | -0.48% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |