Explore the Family Name Yurek
The meaning of Yurek
Americanized form of Polish Jurek.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yurek in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Yurek was ranked 34,150th in popularity in 2000 and 34,878th in 2010, marking a slight decrease of 2.13%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.03% from 628 to 647 during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 4.35% from 0.23 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,150 | #34,878 | -2.13% |
| Count | 628 | 647 | 3.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yurek
In terms of ethnic identity, again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of those with the surname Yurek identified as White, at 98.09% in 2000 and slightly less at 97.53% in 2010, a marginal decrease of 0.57%. Although very small in number, those identifying as belonging to two or more races increased by 12.50%, from 0.96% to 1.08%. In 2010, for the first time, 1.08% of Yureks identified as Hispanic. No respondents selected Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native as their ethnic identity during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.09% | 97.53% | -0.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.08% | 12.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |