Explore the Family Name Karbowski
The meaning of Karbowski
Polish: habitational name for someone from Karbowo in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship and Łódź Voivodeship (lost village), Karbowskie in Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, named with the nickname Karb, from karb ‘notch (made to keep records)’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Izydor, Slawomir.
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How common is the last name Karbowski in the United States?
In terms of popularity, the surname Karbowski saw a minor shift between 2000 and 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname ranked 27,176 out of all surnames recorded in the United States, while in 2010 it slightly dropped to rank 28,215. This represented a change of -3.82 in ranking. Nevertheless, the count of people with this surname increased slightly from 837 in 2000 to 848 in 2010, indicating a growth of 1.31%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.45%, going from 0.31 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,176 | #28,215 | -3.82% |
| Count | 837 | 848 | 1.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karbowski
The ethnicity associated with the surname Karbowski also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, almost all individuals with this surname (96.06%) identified as White, with a small percentage identifying as Hispanic (3.11%). By 2010, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as White (94.69%) and Hispanic (2.71%), indicating a decline of -1.43% and -12.86% respectively. Moreover, a small number of individuals started identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.06%) and belonging to two or more races (1.42%) in 2010. No individuals with the Karbowski surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.06% | 94.69% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 3.11% | 2.71% | -12.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |