Explore the Family Name Wojtczak
The meaning of Wojtczak
Polish: patronymic from the personal name Wojtek, a pet form of Wojciech (see Vojtech). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Janusz, Bogdan, Jacek, Jadwiga, Krystyna, Krzysztof.
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How common is the last name Wojtczak in the United States?
The surname Wojtczak has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, this surname was ranked 66,073 and by 2010, it had moved up to 64,388, reflecting a change of 2.55%. This shift corresponds to an increase in the count of people with the Wojtczak last name, which rose from 280 in 2000 to 309 in 2010, a growth of 10.36%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1 during both census years.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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Rank | #66,073 | #64,388 | 2.55% |
Count | 280 | 309 | 10.36% |
Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wojtczak
When examining the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Wojtczak surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White. The percentage of those identifying as White increased slightly from 96.07% in 2000 to 97.41% in 2010, a change of 1.39%. In 2000, there were some individuals who identified as being of two or more races, but this category recorded no individuals in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed zero representation for both census years.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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White | 96.07% | 97.41% | 1.39% |
Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Two or More Races | 2.5% | 0% | 0% |
Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |