Explore the Family Name Kowalczuk
The meaning of Kowalczuk
Polish: patronymic from Kowal ‘blacksmith’. Compare Kovalchuk and Kowalchuk.
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How common is the last name Kowalczuk in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kowalczuk has grown over the decade between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 78,549 in terms of popularity but rose to 74,826 by 2010, indicating an increase of 4.74%. The total number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 226 in 2000 to 258 in 2010, a growth rate of 14.16%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k population also saw an uptick from 0.08 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,549 | #74,826 | 4.74% |
| Count | 226 | 258 | 14.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kowalczuk
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Kowalczuk, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with this surname identify as White. In 2000, about 99.56% of individuals with this surname were identified as White, although this figure decreased slightly to 97.29% by 2010. There was no representation for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year. However, there is a slight emergence of Hispanic representation, going from 0% in 2000 to 2.71% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.56% | 97.29% | -2.28% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.71% | 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% |