Explore the Family Name Chojnacki
The meaning of Chojnacki
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of the many places (Choina, Chojna, Choiny, Chojna, Chojny, or Chojnata), named with choina ‘fir tree’. Compare Hojnacki. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Tadeusz, Zbigniew, Grzegorz, Janina, Ryszard, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Chojnacki in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chojnacki has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 17,101st most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 17,337th. Despite the drop in rank, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 1,531 to 1,630 during the same period. However, when considering the proportion of people named Chojnacki per 100,000 US residents, there was a decrease of 3.51%, changing from 0.57 in 2000 to 0.55 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,101 | #17,337 | -1.38% |
| Count | 1,531 | 1,630 | 6.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.55 | -3.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chojnacki
The ethnic identity associated with the Chojnacki surname also experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.41% to 94.54%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw significant growth, increasing from 1.31% to 2.88%. The percentage of people with the surname Chojnacki who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped to zero from 0.59%, and those who identify as Two or more races declined by 30.65%. Interestingly, by 2010, some identified as Black, which was not the case in 2000. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.41% | 94.54% | -1.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 2.88% | 119.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 0.86% | -30.65% |
| Black | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |