Explore the Family Name Lojewski
The meaning of Lojewski
Polish (Łojewski): habitational name for someone from any of the places called Łoje or Łojewo, named with łój ‘tallow, suet’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Henryk, Jozef.
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How common is the last name Lojewski in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lojewski in the United States has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,767th, but by 2010 it had dropped to 52,736th, signifying a change of -5.97%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 396 in 2000 to 393 in 2010, a change of -0.76%. The proportion of people named Lojewski per 100k individuals also declined by -13.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #52,736 | -5.97% |
| Count | 396 | 393 | -0.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lojewski
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lojewski. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the overwhelming majority of people with this surname identified as White, with the percentage increasing from 95.20% in 2000 to 96.69% in 2010. There was a minor presence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2000, at 2.53%, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.2% | 96.69% | 1.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.53% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |