Explore the Family Name Gutkowski
The meaning of Gutkowski
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of many places called Gutków, Gutkowo, or Gutkowice. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jerzy, Stanislaw. German Florian, Monika.
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How common is the last name Gutkowski in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gutkowski has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gutkowski was ranked 37,266 out of all surnames in the U.S., but by 2010 it fell to rank 39,212, marking a 5.22% drop. Additionally, the actual count of individuals with the Gutkowski surname went from 563 in 2000 to 561 in 2010, indicating a minimal decrease of 0.36%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also declined by 9.52% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,266 | #39,212 | -5.22% |
| Count | 563 | 561 | -0.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gutkowski
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of people bearing the surname Gutkowski identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 97.87% identified as such in 2000, and this figure increased slightly to 98.93% by 2010. Those identifying as two or more races under the Gutkowski surname decreased significantly during this decade, falling from 1.60% to 0.89%. There were no reported instances of the Gutkowski surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.87% | 98.93% | 1.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 0.89% | -44.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |