Explore the Family Name Witek
The meaning of Witek
Polish: derivative of the personal name Wit. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Mariusz, Andrzej, Boguslaw, Bronislaw, Danuta, Ireneusz, Janina, Jerzy, Kazimierz, Ludwik, Malgorzata.
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How common is the last name Witek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Witek has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 17,483rd most common surname, while by 2010, it had fallen to the 19,200th position, representing a decrease of 9.82%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 1,486 in 2000 to 1,414 in 2010, indicating a drop of 4.85%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people also saw a reduction of 12.73%, from 0.55 in 2000 to 0.48 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,483 | #19,200 | -9.82% |
| Count | 1,486 | 1,414 | -4.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.48 | -12.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Witek
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes over the decade. Those identifying as White made up the majority holding the Witek surname, although their proportion dropped slightly from 97.98% in 2000 to 96.61% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among those with the Witek surname more than doubled from 0.87% in 2000 to 1.84% in 2010. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Black ethnicity reported within this surname group in 2010, where none was reported in 2000. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races also increased from 0.54% in 2000 to 0.57% in 2010. However, Asian/Pacific Islander representation disappeared completely by 2010, and no American Indian and Alaskan Native representation was reported in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.98% | 96.61% | -1.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 1.84% | 111.49% |
| Black | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.54% | 0.57% | 5.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |