Explore the Family Name Kaniecki
The meaning of Kaniecki
Polish: habitational name for someone from Kanice in Łódź Voivodeship or Kaniczki in Pomeranian Voivodeship, named with the nickname Kania ‘kite’ or Kanieczka.
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How common is the last name Kaniecki in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kaniecki was ranked 65,298th in popularity in 2000 and slipped to 69,392nd in 2010, representing a 6.27% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also experienced a slight decline, going from 284 in 2000 to 283 in 2010, marking a decrease of 0.35%. The proportion of people named Kaniecki per 100,000 dropped by 9.09%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #69,392 | -6.27% |
| Count | 284 | 283 | -0.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaniecki
The Decennial U.S. Census provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kaniecki. In 2000, 94.72% of those carrying the surname identified as White, rising slightly to 95.41% in 2010. The percentage who identified as belonging to two or more races decreased significantly from 3.52% to 1.77% during the same period. There were zero instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.72% | 95.41% | 0.73% |
| Two or More Races | 3.52% | 1.77% | -49.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |