Explore the Family Name Kujawski
The meaning of Kujawski
Polish: habitational name for someone from Kujawy (see Kujawa) or from a village called Kujawy, for example in Sielce Voivodeship. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Ewa, Janina, Jerzy, Kazimierz, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Kujawski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kujawski has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 20,260th most popular surname, but this fell to 21,717th by 2010, marking a decline of 7.19%. The number of individuals with the Kujawski surname also decreased during this period, from 1,222 in 2000 to 1,198 in 2010, a decline of 1.96%. Furthermore, its proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 8.89% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,260 | #21,717 | -7.19% |
| Count | 1,222 | 1,198 | -1.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.41 | -8.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kujawski
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those carrying the Kujawski surname between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identifying as White decreased slightly, from 95.58% in 2000 to 93.57% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as having two or more ethnicities increased from 1.47% to 1.84%, a rise of 25.17%. The number of Asian/Pacific Islanders within this surname group saw a reduction from 1.15% to 0.83%, marking a drop of 27.83%. Notably, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.47% in 2000 to 3.51% in 2010, an increase of 138.78%. Both the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.58% | 93.57% | -2.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 3.51% | 138.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 1.84% | 25.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.15% | 0.83% | -27.83% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |