Explore the Family Name Krygowski
The meaning of Krygowski
Polish: habitational name for someone from a place called Kryg. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Karol, Kazimierz.
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How common is the last name Krygowski in the United States?
The surname Krygowski has seen a slight decrease in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 60,230th and by 2010 it had dropped to the 63,218th position, a change of -4.96%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased slightly from 313 in 2000 to 316 in 2010, a growth of 0.96%. As a result, the proportion of people named Krygowski per 100,000 decreased by 8.33% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #63,218 | -4.96% |
| Count | 313 | 316 | 0.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krygowski
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census revealed that the majority of individuals with the surname Krygowski identified as White. This ethnicity accounted for 98.72% in 2000, although this percentage had dropped to 94.62% by 2010, indicating a decrease of 4.15%. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identification within the Krygowski surname holders, rising to 2.85% in 2010 from 0% in 2000. No changes were reported in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.72% | 94.62% | -4.15% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.85% | 0% |
| 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% |