Explore the Family Name Karwowski
The meaning of Karwowski
Polish: habitational name for someone from Karwowo, or other places called with the dialect word karw ‘ox’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jerzy, Zbigniew, Zygmunt, Aleksander, Andrzej, Elzbieta, Genowesa, Henryk, Iwona, Lech, Marcin, Ryszard.
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How common is the last name Karwowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Karwowski has experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,783rd in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had risen to 26,008th, representing a change of 2.89%. The count of people bearing the surname also increased from 854 in 2000 to 943 in 2010, a rise of 10.42%. However, the proportion per 100k remained static at 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,783 | #26,008 | 2.89% |
| Count | 854 | 943 | 10.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karwowski
In terms of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been negligible changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Karwowski have identified as White (97.42% in 2000 and 98.09% in 2010). The representation of those who identify with two or more races decreased significantly from 1.41% in 2000 to 0.53% in 2010, a change of -62.41%. A small percentage identifies as Hispanic, with a slight increase from 0.82% in 2000 to 0.85% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 98.09% | 0.69% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 0.85% | 3.66% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 0.53% | -62.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |