Explore the Family Name Marcinkiewicz
The meaning of Marcinkiewicz
Polish: patronymic from the personal name Marcinek, a petform of Marcin (see Martin). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Henryk, Beata, Elzbieta, Janina.
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How common is the last name Marcinkiewicz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Marcinkiewicz saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 46,678 in popularity with 429 people bearing the name. By 2010, despite a minor count reduction to 421, the rank had dropped to 49,824, indicating a decline in popularity of 6.74%. The proportion of people with the surname Marcinkiewicz per 100,000 also lessened by 12.5%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,678 | #49,824 | -6.74% |
| Count | 429 | 421 | -1.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marcinkiewicz
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Marcinkiewicz, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage slightly increased from 97.67% in 2000 to 98.10% in 2010. Meanwhile, a small percentage identified as Hispanic, increasing marginally from 1.63% to 1.66% over the same period. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.67% | 98.1% | 0.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 1.66% | 1.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |