Explore the Family Name Jankiewicz
The meaning of Jankiewicz
Polish: patronymic from a pet form of the personal name Jan. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Tomasz, Casimir, Grazyna, Janusz, Jerzy, Jolanta, Malgorzata, Mieczyslaw, Witold.
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How common is the last name Jankiewicz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jankiewicz was ranked 39,499 in popularity in 2000, and by 2010, it had fallen to rank 43,732. This indicates a decrease in popularity of approximately 10.72%. In terms of sheer numbers, there were 524 individuals with the Jankiewicz surname in 2000, which decreased to 493 by 2010, representing a drop of 5.92%. Further, the proportion of people named Jankiewicz per 100,000 people also declined by 10.53% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,499 | #43,732 | -10.72% |
| Count | 524 | 493 | -5.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jankiewicz
In terms of ethnic identity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of individuals bearing the Jankiewicz surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although the percentage did decrease slightly from 97.52% to 96.15%. The number of people identifying as having two or more races rose from 1.34% to 1.83%, an increase of 36.57%. There was also a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.95% to 1.42%, a change of 49.47%. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.52% | 96.15% | -1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.83% | 36.57% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 1.42% | 49.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |