Explore the Family Name Lawniczak
The meaning of Lawniczak
Polish (Ławniczak): patronymic from Ławnik, astatus name for a town councilor, from Polish ławnik (from ława ‘bench’).
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How common is the last name Lawniczak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lawniczak experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,273rd most popular, but by 2010, it had dropped to 45,347th. Despite this drop in rank, the total count of individuals with the Lawniczak surname slightly increased from 458 in 2000 to 472 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,273 | #45,347 | -2.43% |
| Count | 458 | 472 | 3.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lawniczak
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight about the ethnicity associated with the Lawniczak surname. A significant majority, over 96%, identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a minor decrease of 1.02% in this category over the decade. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races in either year. Notably, in 2010, the census recorded individuals with the Lawniczak surname identifying as Hispanic and Black for the first time, both groups representing 1.27% of the Lawniczak population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.82% | 96.82% | -1.02% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |