Explore the Family Name Novitsky
The meaning of Novitsky
1. Ukrainian, Belorusssian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from the places in Ukraine and Belarus such as Noviki and Novitsa, based on the adjective novy(y) ‘new’. 2. Americanized form of Polish Nowicki ‘newcomer’. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Vladimir, Anatoly, Oksana, Sergei.
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How common is the last name Novitsky in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Novitsky saw a slight shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Novitsky was the 40,083rd most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010 it had slipped slightly to become the 40,672nd most popular name. This represents a drop of 1.47%. However, the total count of individuals with the Novitsky surname increased from 515 in 2000 to 537 in 2010, a growth of 4.27%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a minor decrease of 5.26% from 0.19 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,083 | #40,672 | -1.47% |
| Count | 515 | 537 | 4.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Novitsky
In terms of ethnic identity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Novitsky is primarily associated with those identifying as White, accounting for 96.50% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 96.65% in 2010. The percentage of individuals with the Novitsky surname identifying as Hispanic dropped from 1.55% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also decreased from 1.17% in 2000 to 0.93% in 2010, marking a 20.51% change. Notably, in 2010, individuals identifying as two or more races started appearing in the statistics, contributing to 0.93% of the Novitskys. There were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 96.65% | 0.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.17% | 0.93% | -20.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |