Explore the Family Name Drozdowski
The meaning of Drozdowski
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Drozdowo or Drozdów, for example. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zygmunt, Alicja, Casimir, Danuta, Jerzy, Krzystof, Tadeusz, Witold, Wladyslawa, Wlodzimierz, Zigmund.
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How common is the last name Drozdowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Drozdowski has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 27,176 while in 2010, it dropped to 27,845, reflecting a decline of 2.46%. However, the actual count of people bearing this surname increased from 837 to 862, a rise of 2.99%. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people declined by 6.45%, moving from 0.31 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,176 | #27,845 | -2.46% |
| Count | 837 | 862 | 2.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drozdowski
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Drozdowski, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates an interesting shift. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with the percentage slightly declining from 97.37% in 2000 to 96.29% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a small increase in representation, going from 0.60% in 2000 to 0.70% in 2010. There was a significant rise in those claiming Hispanic ethnicity, increasing from 0.72% in 2000 to 1.86% in 2010. However, the representation of those identifying with two or more races saw a decrease from 1.19% in 2000 to 0.70% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.37% | 96.29% | -1.11% |
| Hispanic | 0.72% | 1.86% | 158.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.7% | 16.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 0.7% | -41.18% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |