Explore the Family Name Drzewiecki
The meaning of Drzewiecki
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of the many places called Drzewce or Drzewiec, from drzewa ‘trees’, or possibly a topographic name from the same word.
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How common is the last name Drzewiecki in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Drzewiecki declined in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 28,700th most common surname in the United States, with a count of 781 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 30,825 and the count decreased slightly to 755, reflecting a 3.33% decline. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.29 to 0.26 during this period, representing a drop of 10.34%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,700 | #30,825 | -7.4% |
| Count | 781 | 755 | -3.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drzewiecki
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Drzewiecki showed some variation between 2000 and 2010, as evidenced by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the vast majority (98.08%) of bearers of this surname identified as white. This percentage fell slightly to 96.29% by 2010. Meanwhile, there was no recorded representation of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in 2000. However, by 2010, 0.93% of Drzewieckis identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. Additionally, representation of this surname in the Hispanic population increased from 0.64% in 2000 to 1.32% in 2010. Another new development in 2010 was that 1.06% of Drzewieckis reported identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.08% | 96.29% | -1.83% |
| Hispanic | 0.64% | 1.32% | 106.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |