Explore the Family Name Lipowski
The meaning of Lipowski
Polish and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Lipowo, Lipowa, or Lipowe, named with an adjectival derivative of Polish lipa ‘lime tree’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Henryk. Scandinavian Erik, Sig.
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How common is the last name Lipowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lipowski saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lipowski was ranked as the 57,252nd most common name in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to 60,790th place, marking a decrease of 6.18%. The number of people with this surname also slightly fell from 333 in 2000 to 331 in 2010, signifying a diminution of 0.6%. As per the census, the proportion of people named Lipowski per 100,000 people declined by 8.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #60,790 | -6.18% |
| Count | 333 | 331 | -0.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lipowski
On the topic of ethnic identity, Lipowski is primarily associated with individuals of White background. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, 98.2% of people with this surname identified as White in 2000, a figure that dropped slightly to 96.68% in 2010. Although there were no recorded instances of Lipowskis identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, there was a small emergence of Lipowskis of Hispanic ethnicity in 2010, accounting for 2.72% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.2% | 96.68% | -1.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.72% | 0% |
| 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% |