Explore the Family Name Mackowiak
The meaning of Mackowiak
Polish (Maćkowiak): patronymic from the personal name Maciek, a pet form of Maciej, Polish equivalent of the personal name Matthew. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jerzy, Leszek, Maciej, Tadeusz, Wladyslaw, Wojciech.
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How common is the last name Mackowiak in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mackowiak ranked 24,491st in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped slightly in ranking by 2010 to 25,725th. Despite this slight decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname Mackowiak increased marginally from 957 in 2000 to 958 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the Mackowiak surname per 100,000 population also decreased by 8.57% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,491 | #25,725 | -5.04% |
| Count | 957 | 958 | 0.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.32 | -8.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mackowiak
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Mackowiak identify as White, at 97.91% in 2000 and 94.99% in 2010. Over the ten-year period, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.94% in 2000 to 3.97% in 2010. The ethnic identity of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero throughout the decade. There was no change in the percentage of people identified as being from two or more races, maintaining a steady 0.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.91% | 94.99% | -2.98% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 3.97% | 322.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0.63% | 0.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |