Explore the Family Name Cielinski
The meaning of Cielinski
Polish: apparently a nickname from cielę ‘calf’, with addition of the suffix -iński, which is normally found with habitational names.
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How common is the last name Cielinski in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Cielinski" has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 77,742nd most popular name, but by 2010 it had fallen to 85,357th place, marking a decline of approximately 9.8%. The count of individuals carrying the surname also decreased from 229 in 2000 to 219 in 2010, indicating a drop of about 4.37%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Cielinski per 100,000 population also dropped by 12.5% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #85,357 | -9.8% |
| Count | 229 | 219 | -4.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cielinski
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Cielinski" is predominantly White. In 2000, around 96.94% of individuals with this surname identified as White and this figure slightly increased to 97.26% by 2010. Notably, there were no recorded instances of this surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010. There were also no cases of individuals identifying with two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 97.26% | 0.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |