Explore the Family Name Lewicki
The meaning of Lewicki
1. Polish: habitational name for someone from either of two places called Lewiczyn in Masovian Voivodeship. 2. Jewish (from Poland): from Polish lewicki ‘of the Levites’ (see Levy). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jerzy, Pawel, Andrzej, Casimir, Czeslaw, Czeslawa, Jacek, Janusz, Jaroslaw, Kazimierz, Miroslaw, Ryszard.
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How common is the last name Lewicki in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lewicki has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Lewicki surname ranked 20,124 nationally but dropped to 21,048 by 2010, indicating a decrease of about 4.59%. Despite the decline in rank, the overall count of people with this surname increased from 1,232 in 2000 to 1,249 in 2010, marking a growth of 1.38%. However, when measured as a proportion out of 100,000 people, the prevalence of this surname decreased by 8.7% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,124 | #21,048 | -4.59% |
| Count | 1,232 | 1,249 | 1.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.42 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lewicki
When considering ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Lewicki surname is predominantly associated with those identifying as White. In 2000, approximately 97.32% of individuals with this surname identified as White, although that percentage slightly declined to 96.88% by 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic under this surname saw a significant increase of about 38.27%, rising from 0.81% in 2000 to 1.12% in 2010. Additionally, there was a modest increase in the percentage of those identifying as belonging to two or more races, increasing from 1.30% in 2000 to 1.52% in 2010. There were no individuals with the surname Lewicki who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.32% | 96.88% | -0.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.52% | 16.92% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 1.12% | 38.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |