Explore the Family Name Gajewski
The meaning of Gajewski
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Gaj (from gaj ‘grove’), Gajew, or Gajewo. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zbigniew, Casimir, Jerzy, Mieczyslaw, Pawel, Tomasz, Wieslaw, Zygmunt, Boguslaw, Ewa, Henryk, Janusz.
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How common is the last name Gajewski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gajewski experienced a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 11,217 in terms of popularity and fell to 12,048 by 2010, showing a 7.41% decrease. The number of individuals identified with the Gajewski surname also slightly decreased from 2,591 in 2000 to 2,588 in 2010, representing a marginal decline of 0.12%. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people carrying the Gajewski surname fell by 8.33%, from 0.96 in 2000 to 0.88 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,217 | #12,048 | -7.41% |
| Count | 2,591 | 2,588 | -0.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.96 | 0.88 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gajewski
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gajewski, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is largely linked to White ethnicity, though there was a slight decrease from 97.41% in 2000 to 95.40% in 2010. The Hispanic connection to the surname more than doubled during this time, rising from 1.20% to 2.43%. There was also a significant increase in those identifying as two or more races, which climbed from 0.81% to 1.47%. The association to the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity also saw a rise, from 0.39% to 0.46%. There were no connections to Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnicities in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 95.4% | -2.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 2.43% | 102.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 1.47% | 81.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.46% | 17.95% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |