Explore the Family Name Wiatrek
The meaning of Wiatrek
Polish: nickname for a speedy person, from a diminutive of wiatr ‘wind’ (see Wiatr).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wiatrek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wiatrek has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,944 in terms of popularity and this fell to 48,256 in 2010—a 2.79% decrease. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the Wiatrek surname increased by 2.82% from 426 in 2000 to 438 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 6.25%, from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,944 | #48,256 | -2.79% |
| Count | 426 | 438 | 2.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiatrek
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of those bearing the Wiatrek surname identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, this group made up over 94% of the Wiatreks. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The number of individuals with two or more races dropped from 1.88 in 2000 to zero in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic—from 2.58 in 2000 to 4.79 in 2010, an increase of 85.66%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.6% | 94.06% | -0.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 4.79% | 85.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.88% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |