Explore the Family Name Gurski
The meaning of Gurski
Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Górski (see Gorski).
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How common is the last name Gurski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gurski has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 30,324 in 2000, the rank fell to 32,123 in 2010, marking a change of -5.93%. The count of individuals with the Gurski surname also experienced a slight decline during this period, dropping from 728 in 2000 to 718 in 2010, a decrease of 1.37%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also saw a decline of 11.11%, falling from 0.27 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,324 | #32,123 | -5.93% |
| Count | 728 | 718 | -1.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gurski
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Gurski surname was predominantly found among those identifying as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 95.05% and 94.71% respectively. There was a negligible decrease of 0.36% over the decade. The next most common ethnic identity associated with the surname was Hispanic, which increased from 3.02% in 2000 to 3.62% in 2010, a significant rise of 19.87%. The Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity saw a decrease from 0.82% to 0.70%, a change of -14.63%. In 2000, roughly 0.96% identified as having two or more races, however, this number dropped to zero by 2010. No individuals with the surname Gurski identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.05% | 94.71% | -0.36% |
| Hispanic | 3.02% | 3.62% | 19.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.82% | 0.7% | -14.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |