Explore the Family Name Wszolek
The meaning of Wszolek
Polish: unflattering nickname from a diminutive of wszoł ‘louse’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zbigniew, Casimir, Henryk, Mieczyslaw, Teofil, Wojciech.
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How common is the last name Wszolek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wszolek has increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the rank of this surname was 64,572, but by 2010 it had moved up to 59,017, marking an 8.6% increase in popularity. The count of individuals with the surname Wszolek also rose during this period from 288 to 343, a significant jump of 19.1%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people also went up from 0.11 to 0.12, indicating an increase of approximately 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #59,017 | 8.6% |
| Count | 288 | 343 | 19.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wszolek
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those bearing the surname Wszolek identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, this demographic held steady at just over 97%, despite a minor decrease of 0.14%. In 2000, a small percentage (2.08%) reported having two or more races, but by 2010 this figure dropped to zero. Another noticeable change is the emergence of a Hispanic presence in 2010, accounting for 2.04% of the Wszolek population, when there were none recorded in the category in 2000. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 97.08% | -0.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |