Explore the Family Name Adamowicz
The meaning of Adamowicz
Polish: patronymic from the personal name Adam. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Aleksander, Jacek, Wieslaw.
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How common is the last name Adamowicz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Adamowicz saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 40,465 in 2000, it fell to 44,500 by 2010, marking a decline of 9.97%. The number of individuals with this surname also dropped from 509 to 483 over the same period, equating to a decrease of 5.11%. Per 100k population, the proportion of people bearing the surname Adamowicz also reduced from 0.19 to 0.16, showing a reduction of 15.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #44,500 | -9.97% |
| Count | 509 | 483 | -5.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Adamowicz
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a predominantly White association with the surname Adamowicz. In the years 2000 and 2010, approximately 97.45% and 97.31% respectively identified as White. There was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.38% in 2000 to 1.86% in 2010. The data recorded no individuals with the surname Adamowicz identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both these years. The 2000 Census had 0.98% identifying as belonging to two or more races, but this figure was suppressed in the 2010 data for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.45% | 97.31% | -0.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 1.86% | 34.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |