Explore the Family Name Kaniewski
The meaning of Kaniewski
Polish: habitational name for someone from Kaniewo, two villages in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Kaniew in Greater Poland Voivodeship, Kanie in Lublin and Masovian voivodeships, or Kaniów in Świętokrzyskie and Silesian viovodeships, named with the nickname Kania ‘kite’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Wojciech, Andrzej, Bogdan, Boguslaw, Darek, Kazimierz, Maciej, Marcin, Tomasz, Zdzislaw.
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How common is the last name Kaniewski in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kaniewski ranked 46,331 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped to 49,824 in 2010, showing a decrease of approximately 7.54%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 433 to 421 during this period, indicating a 2.77% reduction. Moreover, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population declined by 12.5%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,331 | #49,824 | -7.54% |
| Count | 433 | 421 | -2.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaniewski
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Kaniewski identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease of 2.25% from 97.92% to 95.72% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 106.96%, moving from 1.15% in 2000 to 2.38% in 2010. Additionally, a small fraction (1.19%) of people with this surname identified as belonging to two or more races in 2010, a category that wasn't represented in 2000. No individuals with the surname Kaniewski were recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 95.72% | -2.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 2.38% | 106.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |