Explore the Family Name Wiacek
The meaning of Wiacek
Polish: from a variant of the personal name Więcek (see Wiencek). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Kazimierz, Andrzej, Bronislawa, Casimir, Grazyna, Jadwiga, Janusz, Wladyslawa, Wojciech.
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How common is the last name Wiacek in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Wiacek in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 43,708th in 2000, it slipped to 45,886th by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 5%. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname remained consistent at 465 during both census years. The proportion of individuals with the Wiacek surname per 100,000 population also dipped slightly, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,708 | #45,886 | -4.98% |
| Count | 465 | 465 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiacek
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Wiacek surname, we again look to the Decennial U.S. Census for insight. A significant majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with percentages hovering around 97% in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as having two or more races dropped from 1.94% in 2000 to zero in 2010, while the Hispanic representation experienced growth, going from zero in 2000 to 3.01% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the other ethnicities represented, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with all remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 96.99% | -0.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |