Explore the Family Name Dembowski
The meaning of Dembowski
Polish: variant of Dębowski (see Debowski). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Henryk, Rajmund, Zigmund, Zygmond.
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How common is the last name Dembowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dembowski has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dembowski was ranked 20,785th in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had dropped to 22,646th, representing a change of -8.95%. The count of individuals with this name also fell from 1,181 to 1,133 over the same period, which indicates a -4.06% change. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of Dembowski slipped from 0.44 to 0.38, marking a -13.64% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,785 | #22,646 | -8.95% |
| Count | 1,181 | 1,133 | -4.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.38 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dembowski
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dembowski, again using data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 95.68% identified as White, falling slightly to 94.26% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, going from 0.68% to 1.24%. Those identifying as Hispanic also rose from 2.29% to 3.44%. On the other hand, the proportion of people identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.27% to 0.62%. In 2010, some people began identifying as Black (0.44%), while none did in 2000. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.68% | 94.26% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 3.44% | 50.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 1.24% | 82.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 0.62% | -51.18% |
| Black | 0% | 0.44% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |