Explore the Family Name Kowalkowski
The meaning of Kowalkowski
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Kowalki or Kowaliki, named with kowalik (see Kowalik). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Janina, Janusz, Jozef, Ludwik, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Kowalkowski in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Kowalkowski has seen a slight change between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Kowalkowski was the 33,206th most popular surname in the United States with approximately 649 individuals bearing that name. By 2010, the surname had moved up 10 places to rank 33,196 with an increase of 6.16% to approximately 689 individuals. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the popularity dropped slightly by 4.17%, indicating a smaller proportion of Kowalkowskis in the general population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,206 | #33,196 | 0.03% |
| Count | 649 | 689 | 6.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kowalkowski
In terms of ethnic identity, the vast majority of those carrying the Kowalkowski surname identified as White, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 98.61% of Kowalkowskis identified as White, which decreased marginally to 98.26% in 2010. Hispanic representation within the Kowalkowski surname bearers increased by 32.47% during this decade, rising from 0.77% to 1.02%. No significant changes were noted in other ethnic categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with either no representation or data being suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.61% | 98.26% | -0.35% |
| Hispanic | 0.77% | 1.02% | 32.47% |
| 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% |