Explore the Family Name Cieslewicz
The meaning of Cieslewicz
Polish: patronymic meaning ‘son of the carpenter’ (see Ciesla).
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How common is the last name Cieslewicz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cieslewicz saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 48,776th most popular surname in the United States with 406 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, although the name count had only decreased slightly to 403, its rank dropped to the 51,610th position. This represents a decline of 5.81% in rank and a 0.74% decrease in the number of people bearing the surname. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also experienced a drop of 6.67% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #51,610 | -5.81% |
| Count | 406 | 403 | -0.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cieslewicz
When we consider ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there is little change in the distribution over the 10-year period. In both 2000 and 2010, the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Cieslewicz identified as White, making up 97.78% in 2000 and 97.27% in 2010, a minor decrease of 0.52%. The Hispanic representation in this group showed a significant increase of 34.46%, moving from 1.48% in 2000 to 1.99% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.78% | 97.27% | -0.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 1.99% | 34.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |