Explore the Family Name Jankowiak
The meaning of Jankowiak
Polish: patronymic from Janek or Janko, pet forms of the personal name Jan.
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How common is the last name Jankowiak in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jankowiak saw a shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, this name was ranked 35,003rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 38,155th place, marking a decrease of 9%. The actual count of individuals with the surname also dropped from 610 to 581 during this period, representing a decline of nearly 5%. The proportion of people carrying the surname Jankowiak per 100,000 population decreased by 13.04%, from 0.23 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,003 | #38,155 | -9% |
| Count | 610 | 581 | -4.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jankowiak
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Jankowiak, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a few changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, comprising 96.07% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.84% by 2010. During the same decade, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 0.98% to 2.24%. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races slightly decreased from 1.48% to 1.38%. There were no reported individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.07% | 94.84% | -1.28% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 2.24% | 128.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.38% | -6.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |