Explore the Family Name Jezewski
The meaning of Jezewski
Polish (Jeżewski): habitational name for someone from Jeżewo in Pomeranian, Kuyavian-Pomeranian, Masovian, Podlaskie, and Greater Poland voivodeships, Jeżew in Łódź Voivodeship, or Jeżewice in Masovian Voivodeship, all named with the nickname Jeż (see Jez). See also Jezowski. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jozef, Piotr.
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How common is the last name Jezewski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jezewski has slightly decreased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Jezewski was ranked 44,192nd most popular surname and it fell to the 48,160th rank by 2010, marking an approximately 9% drop. The count of individuals with this last name also declined from 459 to 439, a decrease of about 4.36%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with the Jezewski surname per 100,000 people saw a decline from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, an 11.76% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,192 | #48,160 | -8.98% |
| Count | 459 | 439 | -4.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jezewski
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Jezewski identify as White. In 2000, 96.95% identified as White and this figure increased slightly by 0.56% to 97.49% in 2010. A small percentage of people with this surname identified as Hispanic, at 1.96% in 2000 and 1.82% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 7.14%. No individuals with the Jezewski surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.95% | 97.49% | 0.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 1.82% | -7.14% |
| 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% |