Explore the Family Name Wiencek
The meaning of Wiencek
Polish: variant of Więcek, from the personal name Więcek, a pet form of Więcesław (Latinized as Wenceslaus; see Vaclav). Compare Wiecek.
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How common is the last name Wiencek in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wiencek has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,447, but by 2010 it had slipped to 31,960, reflecting an 8.53% drop. The actual count of individuals with this surname also diminished slightly from 756 to 722, a decrease of 4.5%. Further, the proportion of people named Wiencek per 100,000 decreased by 14.29%, moving from 0.28 in 2000 down to 0.24 by the end of the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,447 | #31,960 | -8.53% |
| Count | 756 | 722 | -4.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.24 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiencek
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wiencek. The data shows that nearly all identified as White – 99.07% in 2000 and 97.51% by 2010. However, there was a slight increase in diversity over the decade; by 2010, 0.69% identified as Asian or Pacific Islander, 0.97% reported being of two or more ethnicities, and 0.83% identified as Hispanic. In both years examined, no individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.07% | 97.51% | -1.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |