Explore the Family Name Dolecki
The meaning of Dolecki
Polish: habitational name for someone from a place called Doleck, in Łódź Voivodeship, Dolce (now in Grodno region, Belarus) Dolcy (also Dolecka), or from any of several places called Dołki, named from the plural of dołek ‘depression, hollow’.
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How common is the last name Dolecki in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dolecki experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 48,665th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 50,467th. The total count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 407 in 2000 to 414 in 2010, amounting to an approximate growth of 1.72%. However, when evaluated in proportion to every 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #50,467 | -3.7% |
| Count | 407 | 414 | 1.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dolecki
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Dolecki identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this group represented 96.81% of all Doleckis, increasing slightly to 97.58% in 2010. The percentage of Doleckis identifying as Hispanic also saw a significant rise of 37.40%, moving from 1.23% in 2000 to 1.69% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying with two or more races decreased to zero in 2010, down from 1.47% in 2000. No Doleckis identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 97.58% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 1.69% | 37.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |