Explore the Family Name Antkowiak
The meaning of Antkowiak
Polish: patronymic from a pet form of the personal name Antoni (see Anthony). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Danuta, Casimir, Tadeusz, Wieslawa.
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How common is the last name Antkowiak in the United States?
The surname Antkowiak ranked 37,145th in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000 and went slightly down in ranking to 38,439th in 2010, marking a decrease of 3.48%. The number of individuals bearing this surname experienced a slight increase over this period, going from 565 in 2000 to 576 in 2010, which translates to an increase of 1.95%. However, the proportion of people with the Antkowiak surname per 100,000 decreased by 4.76%, moving from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,145 | #38,439 | -3.48% |
| Count | 565 | 576 | 1.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Antkowiak
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Antkowiak surname have identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 97.70% and 97.40% respectively, showing a minimal decrease of 0.31%. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years. The Hispanic representation saw a growth of 12.10%, increasing from 1.24% in 2000 to 1.39% in 2010. Finally, there was also a new addition of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, accounting for 1.04% of those with the Antkowiak surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 97.4% | -0.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 1.39% | 12.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |