Explore the Family Name Bankowski
The meaning of Bankowski
1. Polish (Bańkowski): habitational name for someone from a place called Bańki in Podlaskie Voivodeship (from bańka ‘bulging vessel, bubble’). 2. Polish: variant of Bąkowski (see Bakowski). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Ewa, Irena, Jacek, Zbigniew, Zigmond.
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How common is the last name Bankowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bankowski has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 40,465th most popular surname and dropped to the 43,369th spot ten years later - a decline of 7.18%. The count of individuals carrying this surname dipped slightly from 509 in 2000 to 498 in 2010, marking a 2.16% decrease. This trend is mirrored in the proportion per 100,000 people, which saw a drop of 10.53% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #43,369 | -7.18% |
| Count | 509 | 498 | -2.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bankowski
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bankowski, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is predominantly found within the White community. In 2000, 99.21% of those bearing the Bankowski name identified as White, and this figure decreased marginally to 99.00% by 2010. No significant changes were observed in other categories, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, where percentages remained at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.21% | 99% | -0.21% |
| 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% |