Explore the Family Name Wojak
The meaning of Wojak
Polish: derivative of the personal name Wojciech (see Vojtech). Compare Wojack and Woyak.
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How common is the last name Wojak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wojak saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 105,374 in terms of popularity and slipped to rank 115,639 in 2010, indicating a 9.74% decrease. The number of people bearing this surname also fell from 157 in 2000 to 151 in 2010, marking a 3.82% drop. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the Wojak surname per 100,000 reduced by 16.67% from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #105,374 | #115,639 | -9.74% |
| Count | 157 | 151 | -3.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wojak
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wojak. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.18% in 2000 to 93.38% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population bearing this name increased from 0% to 3.31%. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, belonging to two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native within the Wojak surname holders during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.18% | 93.38% | -2.91% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |