Explore the Family Name Bykowski
The meaning of Bykowski
Polish: habitational name for someone from a place called Bykowice or Byków. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Wojciech.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bykowski in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bykowski has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 36,463 in popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to a rank of 40,082, representing a drop of about 10%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 579 to 547 during this period, indicating a decrease of around 5.53%. The proportion of people named Bykowski per 100,000 also fell slightly, from 0.21 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,463 | #40,082 | -9.93% |
| Count | 579 | 547 | -5.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bykowski
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity reveals that the majority of individuals with the Bykowski surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.1% claimed this ethnic identity, which marginally decreased to 97.99% by 2010. Notably, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identification within this surname group, increasing from 0% to 0.91% over the decade. However, the 2000 figure for Asian/Pacific Islanders, initially at 0.86%, was reduced to zero by 2010. The proportions of those identifying as two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0% throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 97.99% | -0.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.86% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |