Explore the Family Name Cholewa
The meaning of Cholewa
Polish: metonymic occupational name for a bootmaker, or a nickname for someone who habitually wore boots, from cholewa ‘boot upper’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Janusz, Grazyna, Stanislawa, Wojciech.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cholewa in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cholewa saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it dropped from 33,830 in 2000 to 34,223 in 2010, a decrease of approximately 1.16%. However, the actual count of individuals with this last name increased by 4.41%, rising from 635 in 2000 to 663 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion of Cholewas per 100,000 people decreased by 8.33%, indicating a relative drop in popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,830 | #34,223 | -1.16% |
| Count | 635 | 663 | 4.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cholewa
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the surname Cholewa identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of about 3.9% over this period. The second largest group identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, with an increase of 41.71% from 2000 to 2010. Notably, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a rise of 132.73% over the decade. Those identifying with two or more races also increased by 12.01%. No Cholewas identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.5% | 87.93% | -3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.62% | 5.13% | 41.71% |
| Two or More Races | 2.83% | 3.17% | 12.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 2.56% | 132.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |