Explore the Family Name Krasowski
The meaning of Krasowski
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): habitational name for someone fromthe villages of Krasowa, Krasów, or Krasowa. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Janusz, Krzysztof, Boguslaw, Casimir, Danuta, Ignacy, Kazimierz, Malgorzata, Miroslaw, Remigiusz, Stanislaw, Tadeusz.
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How common is the last name Krasowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Krasowski saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname dropped by 1.7%, moving from 35916 in 2000 to 36525 in 2010. However, the count of individuals with the Krasowski last name actually increased by 3.55% during this decade, going up from 591 to 612. But the proportion per 100K of people with this surname experienced a small drop of 4.55% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,916 | #36,525 | -1.7% |
| Count | 591 | 612 | 3.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krasowski
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Krasowski. It is predominantly carried by those identifying as White, with 96.41% of individuals in 2010, down slightly from 98.14% in 2000. There was a significant increase in the number of people with this surname identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.85% to 2.94%. No changes were observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these groups remaining at zero throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.14% | 96.41% | -1.76% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 2.94% | 245.88% |
| 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% |