Explore the Family Name Dolinski
The meaning of Dolinski
1. Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) (Doliński): habitational name for someone from any of various places called with dolina ‘valley’, for example Dolina in eastern Galicia, Poland. Compare Dolinsky. 2. Altered form of Slovak and Czech Dolinský, and in some cases also a variant transliteration of Ukrainian or Belorussian Dolinsky, cognates of 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bogdan, Janusz, Jozef, Kazimierz, Krzysztof, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Dolinski in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dolinski has seen a slight increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 48,877th most common in the United States and rose to 48,160th most common by 2010, marking a 1.47% increase. During this same period, the absolute count of individuals with the surname Dolinski increased from 405 to 439, representing an 8.4% growth. However, as a proportion per 100,000 residents, the prevalence of the surname remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,877 | #48,160 | 1.47% |
| Count | 405 | 439 | 8.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dolinski
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Dolinski also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The vast majority of people with this surname identify as White, with 96.54% in 2000 and 95.90% in 2010, experiencing a marginal decrease of 0.66%. Furthermore, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased significantly, going from 1.73% in 2000 to 1.14% in 2010, a change of -34.10%. Interestingly, there was no record of anyone with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, a new ethnic identity appeared in 2010 as 1.82% identified themselves as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.54% | 95.9% | -0.66% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 1.14% | -34.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |