Explore the Family Name Lonski
The meaning of Lonski
Polish (Łoński): habitational name for someone from Łońsko in Greater Poland Voivodeship or Łono in Podkarpackie Voivodeship. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jerzy, Wieslaw.
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How common is the last name Lonski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lonski's popularity saw a slight downward trend between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 57,252 but fell to 59,324 in 2010, marking a decrease of about 3.62%. However, the number of individuals carrying the Lonski surname increased from 333 to 341 during the same period, indicating a growth rate of 2.4%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #59,324 | -3.62% |
| Count | 333 | 341 | 2.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lonski
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lonski, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, with 96.4% in 2000 and 95.6% in 2010. This signifies a marginal decrease of 0.83% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also decreased from 2.4% in 2000 to 1.76% in 2010, a drop of approximately 26.67%. Interestingly, the census reported no individuals with the surname Lonski identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. However, there was an introduction of Hispanic ethnicity within this surname group, registering 2.05% in 2010 from no previous record in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 95.6% | -0.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% | 1.76% | -26.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |