Explore the Family Name Krakowski
The meaning of Krakowski
Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from the city of Kraków in Poland. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Aleksander, Janusz, Piotr, Stanislaw, Tadeusz. German Fritz, Wolf, Aloysius.
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How common is the last name Krakowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Krakowski shifted between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Krakowski was ranked 23,903 in terms of surname popularity within the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to a rank of 25,640 – a decrease of 7.27%. The count also declined slightly from 986 people with the surname in 2000 to 962 people in 2010, marking a -2.43% shift. Proportionally, for every 100,000 residents in the U.S., about 0.37 had this surname in 2000 compared to only 0.33 in 2010, showing a decrease of 10.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,903 | #25,640 | -7.27% |
| Count | 986 | 962 | -2.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.33 | -10.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krakowski
Regarding ethnic identity, the vast majority of individuals named Krakowski identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. About 96.45% identified as White in 2000 and this figure decreased slightly to 95.22% by 2010. Although there was no data for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010, 0.73% of individuals with the Krakowski surname fell into this category. There was an increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic and Black, with increases of 85.15% and 90.14% respectively from 2000 to 2010. However, the proportion of individuals who identified with two or more races dropped by 45.39% over the same period. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 95.22% | -1.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 1.87% | 85.15% |
| Black | 0.71% | 1.35% | 90.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 0.83% | -45.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |