Explore the Family Name Mosakowski
The meaning of Mosakowski
Polish: habitational name for someone from a place called Mosaki in Masovian Voivodeship, named with the personal name Mosak, a pet form of various names beginning with Mo-, for example Mojsław. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Henryk, Janusz, Witold.
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How common is the last name Mosakowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mosakowski has seen a slight fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 67,936, which slipped to 70,645 by 2010, indicating a decline of 3.99%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname saw a small increase of 2.21%, moving up from 271 to 277 over that same decade. Despite this growth in count, the proportion of people named Mosakowski per 100,000 residents decreased by 10% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #70,645 | -3.99% |
| Count | 271 | 277 | 2.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mosakowski
The ethnic identity of those bearing the Mosakowski name has also seen some changes, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all (99.26%) identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had dropped slightly to 94.22%. During this time, we also see the emergence of individuals identifying as 'Two or more races', accounting for 3.25% of Mosakowskis in 2010. No significant presence of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities was recorded within this surname group in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.26% | 94.22% | -5.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |