Explore the Family Name Wnek
The meaning of Wnek
Polish (Wnęk): from Old Polish wnęk ‘grandson’ (see Wnuk). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Agnieszka, Janusz, Leszek, Malgorzata, Thadeus.
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How common is the last name Wnek in the United States?
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals changes in the popularity of the surname 'Wnek' between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 25,885th in 2000, it dropped slightly in popularity to a rank of 26,598th in 2010, representing a decrease of 2.75 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname increased modestly from 892 in 2000 to 916 in 2010, a growth of 2.69 percent. However, the proportion of people having this name per 100,000 decreased by 6.06 percent, indicating that while the number of Wneks increased, they did so at a rate slower than the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,885 | #26,598 | -2.75% |
| Count | 892 | 916 | 2.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wnek
According to the ethnicity data from the same Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname 'Wnek' identified as White in both 2000 (97.98 percent) and 2010 (97.38 percent), with a slight decrease of 0.61 percent over the decade. People identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase from 0.56 percent in 2000 to 1.64 percent in 2010, a relative change of 192.86 percent. Those identifying as two or more races declined by 13.86 percent. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.98% | 97.38% | -0.61% |
| Hispanic | 0.56% | 1.64% | 192.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 0.87% | -13.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |