Explore the Family Name Walczyk
The meaning of Walczyk
Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Walek. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Grazyna, Henryk, Irena, Ireneusz, Jerzy, Michalina. German Meggan.
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How common is the last name Walczyk in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Walczyk has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Walczyk name ranked 35,522 in terms of popularity in the United States, but it dropped to 36,246 by 2010, marking a 2.04% decrease. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Walczyk surname increased from 599 to 618 during that same period, indicating a 3.17% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,522 | #36,246 | -2.04% |
| Count | 599 | 618 | 3.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Walczyk
Regarding ethnicity, the census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the Walczyk surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 98% to 97.73%. The proportion of people with the surname Walczyk who identified as Hispanic also decreased by 15.67%, going from 1.34% in 2000 to 1.13% in 2010. The census data did not record any individuals with the Walczyk surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98% | 97.73% | -0.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.13% | -15.67% |
| 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% |