Explore the Family Name Wujek
The meaning of Wujek
Polish: relationship name from a diminutive of wuj ‘uncle’, specifically ‘mother’s brother’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wujek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wujek showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 57,406 in 2000, it slipped to 59,171 in 2010, representing a decrease of 3.07%. However, the number of individuals with this surname grew modestly from 332 to 342 during the same period, marking an increase of 3.01%. The proportion of people bearing the surname Wujek per 100,000 remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #59,171 | -3.07% |
| Count | 332 | 342 | 3.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wujek
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a predominantly White ethnic identity associated with the surname Wujek. In 2000, 99.7% of individuals carrying this name identified as White, slipping slightly to 99.12% by 2010. There was no change recorded within Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. However, a small presence of Hispanic identity emerged in 2010, although the data for this is considered negligible.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.7% | 99.12% | -0.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |