Explore the Family Name Miskiewicz
The meaning of Miskiewicz
Polish (Miśkiewicz): patronymic from the personal name Misiek, a pet form of Miś (see Mis). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Krystyna.
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How common is the last name Miskiewicz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Miskiewicz was ranked 57,544 in popularity in 2000 and saw a drop to 66,553 by 2010, which marks a decrease of around 15.66%. In terms of its frequency, there were 331 individuals with this surname in 2000, but this fell to 297 by 2010, reflecting a decline of 10.27%. The proportion of people named Miskiewicz per 100,000 of the population also decreased from 0.12 to 0.1 over the same period, indicating a fall of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #66,553 | -15.66% |
| Count | 331 | 297 | -10.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Miskiewicz
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Miskiewicz surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the name among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Black populations, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White; however, there was a slight decrease from 98.49% in 2000 to 95.29% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Hispanic in 2000, but this changed in 2010 when 3.03% of individuals with the Miskiewicz surname identified as such.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.49% | 95.29% | -3.25% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.03% | 0% |
| 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% |