Explore the Family Name Majkowski
The meaning of Majkowski
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Majkowice or Majków, named with the personal name Majek, a pet form of Maj. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bronislawa, Casimir, Kazimierz.
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How common is the last name Majkowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Majkowski saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 44,895 in 2000, its rank dropped to 47,521 in 2010, marking a decline of 5.85%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 450 in 2000 to 446 in 2010, experiencing a drop of 0.89%. The proportion of people named Majkowski per 100,000 also fell by 11.76% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #47,521 | -5.85% |
| Count | 450 | 446 | -0.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Majkowski
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the Majkowski name, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a predominance of White identity. In 2000, 94.89% identified as White, increasing slightly to 95.96% in 2010. While there was no recorded change in Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, the proportion identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase of 38.76% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races, however, dropped from 2.22% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.89% | 95.96% | 1.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 2.47% | 38.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.22% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |