Explore the Family Name Nadolski
The meaning of Nadolski
Polish: topographic name for someone who lived na dole ‘lower down’, or na dołach ‘by the pits or caves’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nadolski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nadolski has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Nadolski was ranked as the 25,199th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 24,914th spot, marking a 1.13% change. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 923 in 2000 to 998 in 2010, indicating an 8.13% increase. However, as a proportion per 100k people, the prevalence of the Nadolski surname remained steady at 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,199 | #24,914 | 1.13% |
| Count | 923 | 998 | 8.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nadolski
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Nadolski also shifted somewhat over the same period, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. While most individuals identifying as Nadolski claimed White ethnicity (97.62% in 2000 and 95.69% in 2010), there were increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.65% to 1.10%) and Hispanic (from 0.65% to 1.20%). Interestingly, there was a significant percentage change among those claiming two or more races, increasing from 0.65% in 2000 to 1.60% in 2010. Meanwhile, no individuals with the Nadolski surname identified as Black or American Indian/Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.62% | 95.69% | -1.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 1.6% | 146.15% |
| Hispanic | 0.65% | 1.2% | 84.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 1.1% | 69.23% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |