Explore the Family Name Wilczak
The meaning of Wilczak
Polish: patronymic from the personal name Wilk. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Danuta, Stanislawa, Witold, Wojciech.
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How common is the last name Wilczak in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wilczak was ranked 44,273 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 44,808 in 2010, marking a decline of 1.21%. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased from 458 in 2000 to 479 in 2010, which is a rise of 4.59%. However, when examining the proportion of people named Wilczak per 100,000 citizens, there was a small decrease of 5.88% from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,273 | #44,808 | -1.21% |
| Count | 458 | 479 | 4.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wilczak
In regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Wilczak surname identified as White in both 2000 (96.94%) and 2010 (96.03%), although there was a slight decrease of 0.94% over the decade. Individuals identifying with two or more races also experienced a minor dip from 1.31% in 2000 to 1.25% in 2010. Interestingly, while there were no individuals of Hispanic ethnicity with this surname in 2000, by 2010, 1.46% of the Wilczaks identified as Hispanic. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 96.03% | -0.94% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.25% | -4.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |