Explore the Family Name Kalkowski
The meaning of Kalkowski
1. Polish (Kałkowski): habitational name for someone from any of the places called Kałków in Masovian and Świętokrzyskie voivodeships. 2. Polish (Kalkowski): probably an occupational name or habitational name derived from German Kalk ‘lime’ (see Kalk) + the Polish surname ending -owski. It is found mainly in Pomerania, where there was strong German influence and several places called with German Kalk (now only two small settlements called Kalk and Kalka).
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How common is the last name Kalkowski in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kalkowski saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. It dropped in rank from 65,298 in 2000 to 71,042 in 2010, representing an 8.8% decrease. The number of individuals carrying the Kalkowski surname also dipped slightly during this period, with a count of 284 people in 2000 dropping to 275 in 2010, marking a 3.17% reduction. The proportion of people with the Kalkowski name per 100,000 population decreased by 18.18%, moving from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #71,042 | -8.8% |
| Count | 284 | 275 | -3.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kalkowski
Looking at ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Kalkowski surname is largely associated with the White ethnic identity group. As of 2000, 97.54% of individuals with the Kalkowski surname were identified as White, a figure that saw a slight decline to 97.09% by 2010. There was no reported change in the other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the data for these categories remaining at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.54% | 97.09% | -0.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |