Explore the Family Name Lewkowicz
The meaning of Lewkowicz
1. Polish and Jewish (from Poland): patronymic from the personal name Lewek, a pet form of Lew, meaning ‘lion’. As a Jewish personal name it was used as a Polish equivalent of Yiddish leyb (see Leib 1). 2. Polish: perhaps also a patronymic from the nickname Lewek ‘left-handed’, a diminutive of Lewy 1. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jerzy, Krystyna, Piotr, Tadeusz. Jewish Hershel, Leib.
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How common is the last name Lewkowicz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lewkowicz saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 46,678 in popularity with 429 people carrying that surname, whereas in 2010, it moved up in rank to 45,253 with 473 individuals identified as Lewkowicz - an increase of 3.05% in ranking and 10.26% in count. However, the proportion of Lewkowiczs per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,678 | #45,253 | 3.05% |
| Count | 429 | 473 | 10.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lewkowicz
The ethnicity associated with the surname Lewkowicz, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, comprising 93.71% in 2000 and slightly dipping to 91.75% in 2010. The next largest ethnic identity associated with this name is Hispanic, which increased from 5.36% in 2000 to 7.61% in 2010, showing a significant growth of 41.98%. There were no individuals identified as being of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during both these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.71% | 91.75% | -2.09% |
| Hispanic | 5.36% | 7.61% | 41.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |