Explore the Family Name Kurpiewski
The meaning of Kurpiewski
Polish: habitational name for someone from a place called Kurpiewo (modern Kurpie) in Ostrołenka Voivodeship. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zygmunt, Boguslaw, Casimir, Henryk, Ireneusz, Janusz, Jerzy, Stanislaw, Zigmunt.
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How common is the last name Kurpiewski in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kurpiewski increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 63,141st most common surname, while a decade later it moved up to the 60,960th position, showing a rise in popularity by 3.45%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 296 in 2000 to 330 in 2010, an increase of 11.49%. However, the proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #60,960 | 3.45% |
| Count | 296 | 330 | 11.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kurpiewski
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kurpiewski. Overwhelmingly, this name is tied to the White population, with 96.62% identified as such in 2000, slightly decreasing to 94.85% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among those with the surname Kurpiewski saw an increase, going from 2.70% in 2000 to 3.33% in 2010. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.62% | 94.85% | -1.83% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 3.33% | 23.33% |
| 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% |