Explore the Family Name Dombroski
The meaning of Dombroski
1. Americanized form of Polish Dombrowski or Dąbrowski (see Dabrowski). 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Dombrowski.
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How common is the last name Dombroski in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dombroski has experienced a minor shift in popularity over the span of 10 years. In 2000, Dombroski was ranked as the 12,742nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to the 13,583rd position, a decrease of 6.6%. Similarly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals also decreased by 7.32%, going from 0.82 in 2000 to 0.76 in 2010. However, the actual count of individuals carrying the Dombroski name slightly increased by 0.4% from 2,223 to 2,232 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,742 | #13,583 | -6.6% |
| Count | 2,223 | 2,232 | 0.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.82 | 0.76 | -7.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dombroski
As for the ethnic identity associated with the last name Dombroski, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a notable change between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic group within this surname remained those identifying as White, although the proportion decreased from 98.61% in 2000 to 96.73% in 2010. Meanwhile, individuals who identified as Hispanic or Asian/Pacific Islander significantly increased their shares. The Hispanic percentage rose from 0.54% to 1.93%, an increase of 257.41%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander group went from 0.31% to 0.63%, a growth of 103.23%. Additionally, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races also rose from 0.45% to 0.58%. The counts for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained unchanged, with no individuals claiming these identities either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.61% | 96.73% | -1.91% |
| Hispanic | 0.54% | 1.93% | 257.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.31% | 0.63% | 103.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0.45% | 0.58% | 28.89% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |