Explore the Family Name Kurkowski
The meaning of Kurkowski
Polish: habitational name for someone from Kurkowo in the Podlaskie or Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, named with the nickname Kurek. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Wojciech, Basia, Stanislaw.
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How common is the last name Kurkowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kurkowski has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 23,273rd most popular, while by 2010 it had dropped to a rank of 25,202. This represents a decrease of 8.29%. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell from 1,022 in 2000 to 983 in 2010, a drop of 3.82%. The proportion of individuals with the Kurkowski surname per 100k people also decreased by 13.16% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,273 | #25,202 | -8.29% |
| Count | 1,022 | 983 | -3.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.33 | -13.16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kurkowski
Looking at the ethnicity associated with the Kurkowski surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although there was a slight decline of 2.21% from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Kurkowski's identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander marginally decreased by 3.65%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising by 49.04%. Interestingly, individuals recognizing themselves as being of two or more ethnic identities increased dramatically by 165.91%. The percentages for Black ethnicity and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant and negligible across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 93.49% | -2.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 2.34% | 165.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 2.34% | 49.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.37% | 1.32% | -3.65% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |