Explore the Family Name Mackiewicz
The meaning of Mackiewicz
Polish: patronymic from Maciek, a pet form of Maciej, Polish equivalent of the personal name Matthew.
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How common is the last name Mackiewicz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mackiewicz saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 18,775th most popular surname and dropped slightly in rank to 19,114th by 2010 — a change of -1.81%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,350 in 2000 to 1,423 in 2010, representing a 5.41% growth. Meanwhile, its proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 4%, from 0.5 in 2000 to 0.48 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,775 | #19,114 | -1.81% |
| Count | 1,350 | 1,423 | 5.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.48 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mackiewicz
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed that the majority of people with the surname Mackiewicz identified as White, making up 97.19% of the group in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.35% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within this group experienced the most significant increase, growing 30.77% over the decade from 1.56% to 2.04%. There was also an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, going from 0.52% in 2000 to 0.63% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races declined slightly, from 0.59% to 0.56%. The proportions for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at zero both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 96.35% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 2.04% | 30.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.63% | 21.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0.59% | 0.56% | -5.08% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |