Explore the Family Name Chlebowski
The meaning of Chlebowski
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): habitational name for someone from either of two places called Chlebów or Chlebowo, both named with Polish chleb ‘bread’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Jozef, Kazimierz.
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How common is the last name Chlebowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Chlebowski saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 45,149 and it rose to 44,808 in 2010, marking a 0.76 percent change. The count of individuals with the surname also increased from 447 in 2000 to 479 in 2010, a change of 7.16 percent. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 5.88 percent from 0.17 to 0.16 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,149 | #44,808 | 0.76% |
| Count | 447 | 479 | 7.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chlebowski
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Chlebowski surname identify as White. This group accounted for 96.42 percent in 2000 and increased slightly to 97.08 percent in 2010. The proportion of Asian/Pacific Islander Chlebowskis decreased from 1.34 percent in 2000 to zero in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic Chlebowskis also decreased from 1.12 percent in 2000 to 1.04 percent in 2010. No change was observed among those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Two or more races within this timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.42% | 97.08% | 0.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 1.04% | -7.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.34% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |