Explore the Family Name Toporek
The meaning of Toporek
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): from toporek ‘hatchet’, a diminutive of Polish topór ‘axe’, hence a metonymic occupational name for someone who made hatchets or axes, or used them. The Jewish name may be artificial. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Efrom. German Detlef.
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How common is the last name Toporek in the United States?
According to the Popularity data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Toporek ranked 57,252 in 2000 and slightly improved to 57,101 in 2010, marking a minor increase of 0.26%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 333 in 2000 to 357 in 2010, signifying a growth rate of 7.21%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stagnant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #57,101 | 0.26% |
| Count | 333 | 357 | 7.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Toporek
The Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of people with the surname Toporek identified as White, comprising 96.10% in 2000 and slightly declining to 95.52% in 2010. The Hispanic community using this surname saw a notable increase of 12.00%, though it remains a small fraction of the total, moving from 3.00% in 2000 to 3.36% in 2010. Notably, there were no recorded instances of the Toporek surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, individuals of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 95.52% | -0.6% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 3.36% | 12% |
| 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% |