Explore the Family Name Zdroik
The meaning of Zdroik
Polish: topographic name for someone who lived by a spring or at a spa, from zdrój ‘well, spring’ (later also meaning ‘spa’), + the diminutive suffix -ik.
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How common is the last name Zdroik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zdroik has shown a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Zdroik ranked 87,348 in popularity, with only 198 occurrences. By 2010, it had risen to rank 65,424 with 303 occurrences, marking an impressive 25.1% increase in rank and a 53.03% increase in count. Furthermore, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people grew by 42.86%, going from 0.07 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,348 | #65,424 | 25.1% |
| Count | 198 | 303 | 53.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.1 | 42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zdroik
The ethnic identity associated with the Zdroik surname has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the information from the Decennial U.S. Census. While the major ethnic group associated with the surname remained White (increasing from 91.92% to 93.73%), there were slight shifts among other ethnicities. The proportion of Zdroik individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander appeared for the first time in 2010 at 1.98%, while those identifying with two or more races decreased from 3.03% to 1.98%. Similarly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased from 4.04% to 2.31%. The categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.92% | 93.73% | 1.97% |
| Hispanic | 4.04% | 2.31% | -42.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.03% | 1.98% | -34.65% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |