Explore the Family Name Toczek
The meaning of Toczek
Polish: nickname for a person who waddled, from a derivative of toczyć się ‘to waddle’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Jacek, Janina, Leszek, Mariusz, Stanislaw, Tadeusz, Wladyslawa.
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How common is the last name Toczek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Toczek has seen a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 51,945th most popular surname in the United States, while by 2010, it had slipped to 52,267th place, marking a change of -0.62%. However, the count of individuals carrying the Toczek surname actually increased from 376 in 2000 to 397 in 2010, reflecting a 5.59% growth in the number of people with this surname. Despite this increase, the proportion of people named Toczek per 100,000 people decreased by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #52,267 | -0.62% |
| Count | 376 | 397 | 5.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Toczek
In terms of ethnic identity, the Toczek surname was predominantly associated with the White ethnicity in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The White population with the Toczek name increased slightly by 1.42% over the decade from 93.88% to 95.21%. Meanwhile, the percentage of people with the Toczek surname identifying as two or more races saw a significant decline from 2.93% in 2000 to just 2.02% in 2010, indicating a drop of 31.06%. There were no recorded instances of the Toczek surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.88% | 95.21% | 1.42% |
| Two or More Races | 2.93% | 2.02% | -31.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |