Explore the Family Name Witczak
The meaning of Witczak
Polish: patronymic from Witek. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Boleslaw, Leszek, Ryszard, Tadeusz, Wieslaw, Wlodzimierz, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Witczak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Witczak experienced a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Witczak ranked as the 31,738th most popular surname; however, by 2010 it fell to the 33,772nd position, indicating a decrease of 6.41%. Over this same period, the count of individuals sharing this surname also dropped from 688 to 674, marking a slight decrease of 2.03%. The proportion of people named Witczak per 100,000 residents decreased too, from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010, a decline of 11.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,738 | #33,772 | -6.41% |
| Count | 688 | 674 | -2.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Witczak
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Witczak also shifted over this decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.24% of those with the surname identified as White. By 2010, this figure had slightly decreased to 95.85%, marking a change of -1.43%. Conversely, representation within Hispanic communities increased from 1.74% in 2000 to 2.52% in 2010, representing a significant growth of 44.83%. No figures were reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races by 2010, at 1.48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 95.85% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 2.52% | 44.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |