Explore the Family Name Wesolek
The meaning of Wesolek
Polish (Wesołek): nickname from wesołek ‘jester, prankster, merry Andrew’.
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How common is the last name Wesolek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wesolek has seen a slight decline in the United States. In 2000, Wesolek ranked as the 46,523rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 50,467th, marking an 8.48% decrease. The actual count of people with this last name also decreased, from 431 in 2000 to 414 in 2010, a change of -3.94%. The proportion of people with the Wesolek surname per 100,000 population dropped by 12.5%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #50,467 | -8.48% |
| Count | 431 | 414 | -3.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wesolek
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Wesolek surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identifying as Wesolek are White, though this percentage declined slightly from 97.45% in 2000 to 94.69% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races, from 0% in 2000 to 1.45% and 2.42% respectively in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Wesolek population saw a slight decline, from 1.62% in 2000 to 1.45% in 2010. Both Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories reported no change, remaining at 0% in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.45% | 94.69% | -2.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 1.45% | -10.49% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |