Explore the Family Name Myszkowski
The meaning of Myszkowski
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): habitational name for someone from a place called Myszkowo, Myszków, or Myszkowice, all named with myszka ‘mouse’. History: This name was borne by many nobles who played a significant role in Polish history. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zbigniew, Andrzej, Jacek, Krzysztof.
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How common is the last name Myszkowski in the United States?
The surname Myszkowski has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname ranked 58,692 in 2000 but fell to 65,244 by 2010, representing an 11.16% decrease. The count of individuals with the Myszkowski surname also dropped from 323 in 2000 to 304 in 2010, a reduction of 5.88%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 16.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #65,244 | -11.16% |
| Count | 323 | 304 | -5.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Myszkowski
In terms of ethnic identity, the vast majority of individuals with the Myszkowski surname identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. However, this percentage saw a small decrease from 95.36% in 2000 to 93.09% in 2010. Additionally, there was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 3.10% in 2000 to 4.61% in 2010, a change of 48.71%. Individuals identifying as two or more races also slightly increased from 1.55% to 1.64% during the same period. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.36% | 93.09% | -2.38% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 4.61% | 48.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 1.64% | 5.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |