Explore the Family Name Ciesielski
The meaning of Ciesielski
Polish: habitational name for someone from a place called Cieśle. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Leszek, Boleslaw, Kazimierz, Krzysztof, Pawel, Piotr, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Ciesielski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ciesielski has seen a slight fluctuation in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 17,596th most popular surname, and by 2010 it had slipped slightly to 17,970th. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,472 in 2000 to 1,555 in 2010, reflecting a 5.64% growth in occurrence. Despite the increase in raw numbers, the proportion per 100k population dipped slightly by 3.64%, making the name slightly less common overall.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,596 | #17,970 | -2.13% |
| Count | 1,472 | 1,555 | 5.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.53 | -3.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ciesielski
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Ciesielski identify as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 97.15% in 2000 to 96.01% in 2010. The second most common ethnicity reported was Hispanic, which saw an increase from 1.70% to 2.06%. There was also a small increase in those identifying with two or more races (from 0.88% to 1.09%), and a new appearance of Asian/Pacific Islander identification at 0.58% in 2010. No Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were reported in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.15% | 96.01% | -1.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 2.06% | 21.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 1.09% | 23.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |