Explore the Family Name Kwasniewski
The meaning of Kwasniewski
Polish (Kwaśniewski): habitational name for someone from Kwaśno in Masovian Voivodeship or Kwaśniów in lesser Poland Voivodeship, named with the nickname Kwaśny (see Kwasny) or vocabulary word kwaśny ‘sour’, probably referring to the quality of the soil. The surname can also be derived directly from the nickname. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Izydor, Jacek.
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How common is the last name Kwasniewski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kwasniewski saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 31,126th most common surname but fell to 31,906th rank by 2010, marking a -2.51% change. The count of people with this surname increased marginally from 705 to 723 during the same period, an increase of 2.55%. However, proportionally, the name became slightly less common per 100,000 people in the United States, falling from 0.26 to 0.25, a decrease of -3.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,126 | #31,906 | -2.51% |
| Count | 705 | 723 | 2.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kwasniewski
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kwasniewski, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is predominantly represented among individuals identifying as White, totaling 97.59% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 96.82% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation was minimal and decreased from 0.71% to 0.69% over the ten years. Hispanic representation, though still small, saw a significant increase from 0.85% to 1.52% during the same time frame. Those identifying as two or more races were represented in 2000 at 0.71%, but this group's data was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. There was no representation reported among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 96.82% | -0.79% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 1.52% | 78.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0.69% | -2.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |