Explore the Family Name Grochowski
The meaning of Grochowski
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Grochów, Grochy, or Grochowce, from groch ‘pea’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Henryk, Aleksander, Casimir, Cecylia, Elzbieta, Feliks, Halina, Jadwiga, Janusz, Jaroslaw, Jerzy, Jozef.
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How common is the last name Grochowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Grochowski witnessed a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 16,119th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 16,824th spot, marking a 4.37% decrease. Despite this slip in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,650 in 2000 to 1,697 in 2010, indicating a growth of 2.85%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a minor decrease of 4.92%, moving from 0.61 in 2000 to 0.58 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,119 | #16,824 | -4.37% |
| Count | 1,650 | 1,697 | 2.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.58 | -4.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grochowski
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Grochowski surname. The majority of Grochowskis identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease from 96.55% to 94.81% over the decade. The representation of the Asian/Pacific Islander group also slightly decreased by 3.28%. On the other hand, those identifying as Two or More Races saw a modest increase from 1.45% to 1.53%. Most notably, the Hispanic representation within the Grochowski surname experienced a significant surge, increasing by 178.02% from 0.91% in 2000 to 2.53% in 2010. The counts for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native identities remained at zero in both years, suggesting that these groups did not commonly carry the Grochowski surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 94.81% | -1.8% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 2.53% | 178.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 1.53% | 5.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.59% | -3.28% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |