Explore the Family Name Grzywinski
The meaning of Grzywinski
Polish: habitational name for someone from a place called Grzywna in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, named with grzywa mane, metaphorically ‘edge of the forest’, or grzyb ‘mushroom’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Wladyslaw.
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How common is the last name Grzywinski in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Grzywinski has seen a moderate decline. In 2000, this surname was ranked 75,938 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to rank 84,136, marking a decrease of 10.8 percent. The total count of people with the last name Grzywinski also decreased during this decade, from 236 to 223 individuals—a reduction of 5.51 percent. This shift is also reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which fell by 11.11 percent from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #84,136 | -10.8% |
| Count | 236 | 223 | -5.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grzywinski
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity linked to the surname Grzywinski. In both 2000 and 2010, a significant majority of people with this last name identified as White—97.46 percent and 93.72 percent respectively. However, this proportion experienced a decrease of 3.84 percent over the decade. Notably, in 2010, the data showed that 3.59 percent of people with the Grzywinski surname identified as Hispanic, a category that was at zero in 2000. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.46% | 93.72% | -3.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.59% | 0% |
| 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% |