Explore the Family Name Korzeniowski
The meaning of Korzeniowski
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Korzeniów, in Lublin, Podkarpackie, and Greater Poland (now Korzeniew) voivodeships, Korzeń in Łódź and Masovian, or Wola Korzeniowa (formerly Korzeń) in Masovian Voivodeship; the placenames are from personal name Korzeń or vocabulary word korzeń ‘root’. History: This name, borne by several Polish noble families, dates back to the 14th century. One member of the family was the novelist Józef Korzeniowski (1862–1924), better known by his Anglicized name of Joseph Conrad. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jozef, Tomasz, Andrzej, Bogdan, Elzbieta, Zbigniew, Zdzislaw, Zygmund.
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How common is the last name Korzeniowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Korzeniowski has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 51,945th in terms of popularity and by 2010, it moved up to the 51,176th spot, marking an increase of approximately 1.48%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also rose from 376 in 2000 to 407 in 2010, indicating an increase of around 8.24%. However, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.14 throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #51,176 | 1.48% |
| Count | 376 | 407 | 8.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Korzeniowski
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Korzeniowski, there are some notable shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people with this surname identify as White ethnicity, with 94.95% in 2000 and a nearly unchanged percentage of 94.84% in 2010. A small but growing number identified as Hispanic, increasing from 1.33% in 2000 to 1.72% in 2010. Those identifying as part of two or more races slightly increased from 2.13% to 2.21% within the same period. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010 whereas in 2000, a small percentage (1.33%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.95% | 94.84% | -0.12% |
| Two or More Races | 2.13% | 2.21% | 3.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 1.72% | 29.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.33% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |