Explore the Family Name Woyak
The meaning of Woyak
Americanized form of Polish Wojak.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Woyak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Woyak has moderately increased over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 57,544th and it improved to 54,055th by 2010, marking a growth of 6.06%. In terms of count, there were 331 individuals with the Woyak surname in 2000, which rose to 382 in 2010 – an increase of 15.41%. The proportion per 100,000 people also showed an upward trend from 0.12 to 0.13, growing by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #54,055 | 6.06% |
| Count | 331 | 382 | 15.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woyak
In relation to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Woyak, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most bearers of this surname identified as White in both 2000 (92.75%) and 2010 (93.72%), showing a slight increase. The second largest group identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, but decreased from 3.02% to 2.09%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant rise from 1.81% to 2.88%. There was a slight decrease in those identifying with two or more races from 2.11% to 1.31%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.75% | 93.72% | 1.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 2.88% | 59.12% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.02% | 2.09% | -30.79% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 1.31% | -37.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |