Explore the Family Name Gradowski
The meaning of Gradowski
Polish: habitational name for someone from a place called Gradów in Łódź Voivodeship, Gradowo in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, or Gradowice in Greater Poland Voivodeship, all named with the nickname Grad.
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How common is the last name Gradowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gradowski has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 66,476th most common surname and by 2010, it had slipped slightly to the 67,747th position, a change of -1.91%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Gradowski surname increased slightly during this period, from 278 to 291, an increase of 4.68%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #67,747 | -1.91% |
| Count | 278 | 291 | 4.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gradowski
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most people with the surname Gradowski identify as White. In 2000, about 93.53% identified as White, and this percentage marginally increased to 94.85% in 2010. In contrast, the portion identifying as Hispanic saw a significant decrease, from 5.04% in 2000 to 3.78% in 2010. No Gradowskis identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.53% | 94.85% | 1.41% |
| Hispanic | 5.04% | 3.78% | -25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |