Explore the Family Name Kownacki
The meaning of Kownacki
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): habitational name for someone fromany of various places called Kownatki or Kownaty, named with Old Polish kownata ‘palatial room’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Kownacki in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kownacki has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 53,047 in terms of prevalence and this slightly dropped to 54,296 in 2010, marking a 2.35% decrease. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 366 in 2000 to 380 in 2010, a positive change of 3.83%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100k people declined by 7.14%, moving from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,047 | #54,296 | -2.35% |
| Count | 366 | 380 | 3.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kownacki
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Kownacki surname is primarily associated with individuals identifying as White. This ethnic group saw an increase from 97.81% in 2000 to 98.95% in 2010. The representation of other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian & Alaskan Native was either negligible or non-existent during both census years. For instance, the percentage of individuals identifying as Two or More Races decreased from 1.64% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. Other ethnicities had no recorded changes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.81% | 98.95% | 1.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |