Explore the Family Name Lesniewski
The meaning of Lesniewski
Polish (Leśniewski): habitational name for someone from Leśniewo Górne or Leśniewo Dolne in Masovian Voivodeship, named with les, dialect form of standard Polish las ‘forest’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Dariusz, Ignacy, Jerzy, Rajmund, Ryscard, Witold.
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How common is the last name Lesniewski in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lesniewski was ranked 25,076th in popularity in 2000 and rose slightly to 25,572nd in 2010. The number of individuals with this surname also increased over this period, growing from 928 in 2000 to 965 in 2010, a rise of approximately 4%. However, when considering the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people, there was a slight decrease from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.33 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,076 | #25,572 | -1.98% |
| Count | 928 | 965 | 3.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.33 | -2.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lesniewski
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lesniewski. In 2000, nearly 98% of individuals with this surname identified as white, decreasing marginally to around 97% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.75% in 2000 to 1.66% in 2010. A small proportion identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, increasing slightly from 0.54% in 2000 to 0.73% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, some individuals with the Lesniewski surname began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which was not recorded in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.84% | 96.79% | -1.07% |
| Hispanic | 0.75% | 1.66% | 121.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.54% | 0.73% | 35.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |