Explore the Family Name Jozwiak
The meaning of Jozwiak
Polish (Józwiak): patronymic from the personal name Józwa, a pet form of Józef (see Joseph). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jerzy, Pawel, Zygmunt, Andrzej, Beata, Danuta, Ewa, Janina, Janusz, Jozefa, Leslaw.
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How common is the last name Jozwiak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jozwiak has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname slid from 13,344 to 14,695, reflecting a 10.12% change. Meanwhile, the count of people with the Jozwiak surname decreased by 3.44%, with 2,095 people in 2000 and 2,023 people in 2010. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people also saw a drop of 11.54%, going from 0.78 in 2000 to 0.69 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,344 | #14,695 | -10.12% |
| Count | 2,095 | 2,023 | -3.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.78 | 0.69 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jozwiak
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Jozwiak, as determined by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly white, accounting for 97.18% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.89% in 2010. There was a small but notable increase of 38.37% in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.86% in 2000 to 1.19% in 2010. A marginal increase was also noticeable among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 0.62% to 0.64%. On the other hand, those identifying with two or more races decreased by 8.14%, and there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 96.89% | -0.3% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 1.19% | 38.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 0.79% | -8.14% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.62% | 0.64% | 3.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |