Explore the Family Name Karczewski
The meaning of Karczewski
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): habitational name for someone from Karczew, named with Polish karcz ‘stump’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bogdan, Casimir, Elzbieta, Irena, Jerzy, Jozef.
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How common is the last name Karczewski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Karczewski has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Karczewski ranked as the 22,039th most popular surname, with 1,096 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, the rank dropped to 23,866 and the count decreased to 1,058, reflecting a change of -8.29 in rank and -3.47 in count. The proportion of people with the surname Karczewski per 100,000 also fell by 12.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,039 | #23,866 | -8.29% |
| Count | 1,096 | 1,058 | -3.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.36 | -12.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karczewski
The ethnicity associated with the surname Karczewski remained predominantly White from 2000 to 2010, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.35% of individuals with this surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 96.88% in 2010. Over the same period, the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.28% to 2.08%. A small fraction of Karczewskis identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, with an increase from 0.55% in 2000 to 0.57% in 2010. There were no reported Karczewskis of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 96.88% | -0.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 2.08% | 62.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.57% | 3.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0.55% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |