Explore the Family Name Tkaczyk
The meaning of Tkaczyk
Polish: occupational name or patronymic from a diminutive of Tkacz ‘weaver’. This surname is also found among Rusyns (Lemkos). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Krystyna, Maciej, Slawek, Slawomir, Stanislaw, Tadeusz, Wieslaw.
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How common is the last name Tkaczyk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tkaczyk has seen a significant increase. In 2000, it was ranked at 64,572 with a count of 288 and a proportion per 100,000 of 0.11. By 2010, the rank had improved to 56,836, an upward shift by approximately 11.98 percent. The count increased by 24.65 percent to 359 and the proportion per 100,000 rose to 0.12, marking a growth rate of 9.09 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #56,836 | 11.98% |
| Count | 288 | 359 | 24.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tkaczyk
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Tkaczyk also changed slightly from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of people with the Tkaczyk surname were of White ethnicity, accounting for 93.06 percent. By 2010, this figure had increased to 96.38 percent. In both years, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped from 3.82 percent in 2000 to zero in 2010. Meanwhile, a new category emerged in 2010, with 1.67 percent identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.06% | 96.38% | 3.57% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.82% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |