Explore the Family Name Nowik
The meaning of Nowik
Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname for a newcomer to a place, from a derivative of Polish nowy ‘new’ (see Nowak, compare Novick). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Ryszard, Teofil, Henryka, Izydor, Mariusz, Waclaw.
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How common is the last name Nowik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nowik has seen a slight increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 59,769th most common surname, moving up to the 56,444th spot by 2010. This represents a popularity change of around 5.56%. Furthermore, the number of people carrying this surname has also increased from 316 in 2000 to 362 in 2010, a growth of approximately 14.56%. However, the proportion of the Nowik surname per 100,000 people has remained relatively stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #56,444 | 5.56% |
| Count | 316 | 362 | 14.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nowik
The distribution of ethnic identity among individuals with the Nowik surname has also experienced some changes over the decade, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 95.57% identified as White, with this figure decreasing slightly to 95.03% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.90% in 2000 to 3.04% in 2010. On the other hand, the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races dropped by 12.63%, from 1.90% in 2000 to 1.66% in 2010. The census data reported no change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.57% | 95.03% | -0.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 3.04% | 60% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 1.66% | -12.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |