Explore the Family Name Barkowski
The meaning of Barkowski
Polish: 1. derivative of Bark. 2. habitational name for someone from Barkowice in Łódź Voivodeship.
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How common is the last name Barkowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Barkowski has seen a decrease over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Barkowski was ranked as the 71,610th most popular surname in the US, but by 2010, it had dropped to 79,846th place, illustrating a decline of 11.5%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 254 to 238 during this period, marking a 6.3% drop. The proportion of people named Barkowski per 100,000 people also declined by around 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #79,846 | -11.5% |
| Count | 254 | 238 | -6.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barkowski
As for ethnicity, based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, nearly all individuals with the surname Barkowski identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 97.24% and 97.06%, respectively. This shows a very slight decline of 0.19% in a decade. The data for other ethnic identities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either nonexistent or suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 97.06% | -0.19% |
| 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% |