Explore the Family Name Korkowski
The meaning of Korkowski
Polish: surname coined to look like a habitational name, but in fact a nickname from korek ‘cork (in a bottle)’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Korkowski in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Korkowski has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of the name moved up from 70,473 to 69,793, marking a 0.96% increase. The count, or number of people with this surname, also rose by 8.49%, from 259 to 281. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained the same at 0.1 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #69,793 | 0.96% |
| Count | 259 | 281 | 8.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Korkowski
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Korkowski identify as White. In 2000, this percentage was 99.23, and although it decreased slightly to 96.80 in 2010, the White ethnic identity still dominates. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Also, there were no records of people identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.23% | 96.8% | -2.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |