Explore the Family Name Jurkowski
The meaning of Jurkowski
Polish: habitational name for someone from Jurkowo, Jurków, Jurkowice, or other places called with the personal name Jurek. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bronislaw, Franciszek, Grzegorz, Halina, Piotr, Ryscard, Stanislaw, Tomasz, Wieslaw, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Jurkowski in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jurkowski has seen a minor decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 24,642nd most common surname, while in 2010 it dropped slightly to the 25,430th position, representing a change of -3.2%. The total count of individuals with this surname, however, saw a slight increase from 950 in 2000 to 973 in 2010, a change of 2.42%. The proportion of people with the surname Jurkowski per 100,000 also decreased by 5.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,642 | #25,430 | -3.2% |
| Count | 950 | 973 | 2.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jurkowski
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Jurkowski identify as White, though this percentage slightly decreased from 96% in 2000 to 94.76% in 2010. There was an increase in the proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 0.84% in 2000 to 1.13% in 2010, reflecting a 34.52% growth. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities grew from 1.89% in 2000 to 2.47% in 2010, a rise of 30.69%. The Hispanic representation also experienced growth, increasing from 0.74% in 2000 to 1.23% in 2010, which is a 66.22% change. Meanwhile, representation from the Black community and the American Indian and Alaskan Native community was either minimal or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96% | 94.76% | -1.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 2.47% | 30.69% |
| Hispanic | 0.74% | 1.23% | 66.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.84% | 1.13% | 34.52% |
| Black | 0.53% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |