Explore the Family Name Grajewski
The meaning of Grajewski
Polish: habitational name for someone from a place called Grajewo, in Podlaskie Voivodeship. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Franciszek, Jerzy, Mariusz, Wojciech, Zdzislaw.
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How common is the last name Grajewski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Grajewski saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Grajewski was ranked 60,887th and by 2010, it had slipped to 69,579th place, representing a decline of 14.28%. The total count of individuals with the Grajewski surname also declined from 309 in 2000 to 282 in 2010, a change of -8.74%. The proportion per 100,000 population fell from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #69,579 | -14.28% |
| Count | 309 | 282 | -8.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grajewski
With regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Grajewski identify as White, although this proportion decreased slightly from 95.79% in 2000 to 92.20% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, from 2.59% in 2000 to 4.61% in 2010, an impressive growth of 77.99%. Individuals identifying with two or more races emerged in the 2010 census at 1.77%, while there were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.79% | 92.2% | -3.75% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 4.61% | 77.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |