Explore the Family Name Karpowicz
The meaning of Karpowicz
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): patronymic from Karp. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Tadeusz, Andrzej, Henryk, Jadwiga, Janusz, Lucjan, Mieczyslaw, Walentyna.
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How common is the last name Karpowicz in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Karpowicz has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 34,673rd in popularity with a count of 617 bearers per 100,000 people. Ten years later, the rank dropped to 38,691st with a reduced count of 571 bearers per 100,000 people, indicating an 11.59% drop in rank and a 7.46% drop in count. The proportion of people bearing the Karpowicz surname also decreased by 17.39%, signifying a small but noticeable decline in its prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,673 | #38,691 | -11.59% |
| Count | 617 | 571 | -7.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.19 | -17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karpowicz
In terms of ethnic identity, individuals with the Karpowicz surname overwhelmingly identify as White, as reported in the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.54% identified as White, a figure that slightly increased to 98.77% in 2010. While a negligible percentage (0.97%) identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, this category was not represented in the 2010 data. No individuals with the Karpowicz surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.54% | 98.77% | 0.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |