Explore the Family Name Leszczynski
The meaning of Leszczynski
Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Leszczyński): habitational name for someone from city of Leszno (formerly Leszczno) in Greater Poland Voivodeship or any of numerous places called Leszczyna, Leszczyno, Leszczyny, or Leszczynek (named with Polish leszczyna ‘hazel’), or from Leszcze, several villages (named with dialect leszcza ‘hazel’ or leszcz ‘bream’). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Leszek, Andrzej, Janusz, Stanislaw, Bogdan, Ewa, Gerzy, Ireneusz, Jerzy, Ryszard, Tadeusz, Walenty.
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How common is the last name Leszczynski in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Leszczynski rose in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It climbed from rank 20,654 to 20,201, marking a 2.19% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 1,191 to 1,319, a significant jump of 10.75%. As a proportion of the population per 100,000 people, it slightly increased from 0.44 to 0.45, indicating a growth rate of 2.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,654 | #20,201 | 2.19% |
| Count | 1,191 | 1,319 | 10.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.45 | 2.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leszczynski
The ethnicity associated with the surname Leszczynski also showed changes over the decade as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.81% identified as white, which slightly decreased to 95.15% by 2010. The representation of Hispanic ethnicity grew considerably from 1.60% to 2.58%, showing a substantial change of 61.25%. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2000, by 2010, these groups represented 0.68% and 0.83% respectively. However, the count for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell from 1.18% to zero in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 95.15% | -1.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.58% | 61.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.18% | 0% | 0% |