Explore the Family Name Napieralski
The meaning of Napieralski
Polish: derivative of Napierała (see Napierala). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Tadeusz.
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How common is the last name Napieralski in the United States?
The surname Napieralski has seen a rise in popularity over the years, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 63,297th on the list of most common American surnames. However, by 2010, it had moved up to 58,337th, marking a positive change of 7.84%. The count of people with the Napieralski surname also increased from 295 in 2000 to 348 in 2010, an impressive growth of 17.97%. Consequently, the proportion of Americans bearing this name per 100k population rose slightly from 0.11 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #58,337 | 7.84% |
| Count | 295 | 348 | 17.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Napieralski
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting patterns for those with the Napieralski surname. As of 2000, 97.63% of the bearers identified as White. By 2010, this majority had shrunk slightly to 96.55%, indicating a minor shift in ethnic identity among those with this last name. It's worth noting that 2010 saw the emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic identities within the Napieralski population, each comprising 1.44% of the total. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native identities or individuals identifying with two or more races among the Napieralski surname bearers in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.63% | 96.55% | -1.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |