Explore the Family Name Murawski
The meaning of Murawski
Polish: habitational name for someone from a place called Murawa or Murawy, named with murawa ‘lawn, green’. Compare Muraski.
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How common is the last name Murawski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Murawski has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 9,675th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 10,193rd position, a change of -5.35%. However, despite the drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 3,081 in 2000 to 3,161 in 2010, an increase of 2.6%. The proportion per 100k also slightly decreased from 1.14 in 2000 to 1.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,675 | #10,193 | -5.35% |
| Count | 3,081 | 3,161 | 2.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.14 | 1.07 | -6.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Murawski
In terms of ethnicity, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people with the Murawski surname identified as White, making up 97.11% in 2000 and 96.52% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a small decrease from 0.42% to 0.38%, while those identifying as having two or more races also declined from 1.04% to 0.66%. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.27% in 2000 to 2.31% in 2010. No individuals with the Murawski surname identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 96.52% | -0.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 2.31% | 81.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 0.66% | -36.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.38% | -9.52% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |