Explore the Family Name Milewski
The meaning of Milewski
Polish: habitational name for someone from a place called Milew or Milewo, named with miły ‘nice, pleasant’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Janusz, Jozef, Dariusz, Jerzy, Kazimierz, Aleksander, Alicja, Andrzej, Bogdan, Boleslaw, Jaroslaw, Karol.
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How common is the last name Milewski in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Milewski saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 10,647th in popularity and counted for 2,758 individuals, with a proportion of 1.02 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank dropped to 11,829, accounting for 2,646 individuals, a decline by 4.06%. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 11.76%, standing at 0.9.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,647 | #11,829 | -11.1% |
| Count | 2,758 | 2,646 | -4.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.02 | 0.9 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Milewski
The ethnic identity associated with the Milewski surname evolved over the decade as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the vast majority (97.53%) identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.71% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly from 0.33% to 0.57%. The Hispanic population within this surname also grew from 0.80% to 1.36%. However, those reporting two or more races declined from 1.20% to 0.91%. There were no Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native individuals recorded with the Milewski surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.53% | 96.71% | -0.84% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 1.36% | 70% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 0.91% | -24.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0.57% | 72.73% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |