Explore the Family Name Konwinski
The meaning of Konwinski
Polish (Konwiński): probably a habitational name, but from an unidentified place; perhaps from a place called with Old Polish konwa ‘watering can’, modern Polish konew.
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How common is the last name Konwinski in the United States?
The surname Konwinski, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, experienced a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,875th, but by 2010 it had slipped to 47,107th, reflecting a 7.37% decrease in rank. The number of individuals bearing the Konwinski name also declined slightly during this time period, dropping from 463 to 451, a fall of 2.59%. This led to a decrease in the proportion of people named Konwinski per 100k, which fell by 11.76% from 0.17 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,875 | #47,107 | -7.37% |
| Count | 463 | 451 | -2.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Konwinski
In terms of ethnic identity, the Konwinski surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, over 98% of those with the Konwinski surname identified as White, with only a negligible decrease of 0.04% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a slight rise in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0 in 2000 to 1.55% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.27% | 98.23% | -0.04% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |