Explore the Family Name Cholewinski
The meaning of Cholewinski
Polish (Cholewiński): habitational name for someone from any of the places called Cholewy in Masovian and Lesser Poland voivodeships, named with the nickname Cholewa. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jerzy, Pawel.
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How common is the last name Cholewinski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cholewinski saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 59,611th in 2000, it slipped to 67,747th by 2010, representing a decrease of 13.65%. Similarly, the number of people bearing this surname also declined, from 317 in 2000 to 291 in 2010, marking an 8.2% drop. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the last name Cholewinski per 100,000 people decreased by 16.67%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #67,747 | -13.65% |
| Count | 317 | 291 | -8.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cholewinski
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the surname Cholewinski identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.21% in 2000 to 94.50% in 2010. The presence of Cholewinski among the Asian/Pacific Islander community disappeared completely in 2010 after being recorded at 1.89% in 2000. In contrast, individuals identifying as two or more races began to appear in 2010, accounting for 2.41% of those with the surname. There were no recorded instances of the Cholewinski surname among Hispanic, Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native groups in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 94.5% | -1.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.89% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |