Explore the Family Name Kowalik
The meaning of Kowalik
Polish and Sorbian: from a diminutive of kowal ‘blacksmith’ (see Kowal), or a nickname from Polish kowalik in the sense ‘woodpecker’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Janina, Jerzy, Alicja, Casimir, Danuta, Ewa, Halina, Henryk, Jacek, Jacenty, Lucyna, Malgorzata.
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How common is the last name Kowalik in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kowalik ranked 18,473 in popularity in 2000 and slightly dropped to 18,994 in 2010 - a small decrease of 2.82%. The number of people with this surname also increased from 1,380 in 2000 to 1,435 in 2010, marking a growth of 3.99%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the name Kowalik went down by 3.92%, from 0.51 in 2000 to 0.49 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,473 | #18,994 | -2.82% |
| Count | 1,380 | 1,435 | 3.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.49 | -3.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kowalik
With regards to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Kowalik identify as White, with 96.45% in 2000 and a slight increase to 96.59% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity is Hispanic, which saw a significant increase of 21.01%, from 1.38% in 2000 to 1.67% in 2010. People identifying with two or more races make up a small portion of the Kowalik surname bearers, decreasing from 1.67% in 2000 to 1.46% in 2010. It's important to note that there were no recorded Kowaliks who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 96.59% | 0.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 1.67% | 21.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 1.46% | -12.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |