Explore the Family Name Nagorski
The meaning of Nagorski
Polish and Jewish (from Poland and Ukraine): habitational name for someone from any of several places called Nagórze in Poland, or from a village in Ukraine called Nagortsy. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zygmunt, Henryk, Zigmund.
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How common is the last name Nagorski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nagorski saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Nagorski was ranked 47,389th in terms of popularity out of all surnames, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 50,851st spot, representing a 7.31% decrease. Alongside this, the count of individuals possessing the surname also fell from 421 in 2000 to 410 in 2010, marking a 2.61% drop. Consequently, the proportion of people named Nagorski per 100,000 population declined by 12.5% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #50,851 | -7.31% |
| Count | 421 | 410 | -2.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nagorski
The Decennial U.S. Census data delineates the ethnicity distribution associated with the Nagorski surname as well. Those identifying as white made up the majority of people with this name in both 2000 and 2010, although their percentage decreased slightly from 96.44% to 95.85%. The next most common ethnic identities were those of Hispanic origin and those identifying as two or more races, which both saw increases. Hispanics rose from 1.19% to 2.20%, an 84.87% increase, while those identifying as two or more races increased from 1.19% to 1.46%, a 22.69% rise. There were no recorded instances of Nagorskis identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.44% | 95.85% | -0.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 2.2% | 84.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.46% | 22.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |