Explore the Family Name Dobrowski
The meaning of Dobrowski
1. Polish and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from a place called Dobrów, named with the nickname Dobry ‘good’ + the possessive suffix -ów. 2. Polish: variant of Dombrowski or Dąbrowski (see Dabrowski).
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How common is the last name Dobrowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dobrowski saw a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dobrowski ranked 41,448 in popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to rank 49,087, indicating an 18.43% drop. Likewise, the number of individuals with this last name also decreased during this period. There were 495 individuals with the Dobrowski surname in 2000, and this figure dropped to 429 by 2010, marking a 13.33% reduction. The proportion per 100k people also saw a decline of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,448 | #49,087 | -18.43% |
| Count | 495 | 429 | -13.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dobrowski
The ethnic identities associated with the Dobrowski surname have also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.35% of the individuals with the Dobrowski surname identified as White, which slightly increased to 96.04% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also rose from 1.82% to 2.33%. However, the proportion of people identifying with two or more races saw a significant drop from 1.82% to 1.17%. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.35% | 96.04% | 0.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 2.33% | 28.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 1.17% | -35.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |