Explore the Family Name Nowinski
The meaning of Nowinski
Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) (Nowiński): habitational name for someone from any of many places in Poland, Ukraine, and Belarus called (in Polish) Nowina, Nowiny, Nowinka, Nowinki, etc., all named with nowina ‘fallow land’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Leszek, Bogdan, Jozef, Kazimierz, Lucjan, Piotr.
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How common is the last name Nowinski in the United States?
The surname Nowinski, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 34,799th in terms of prevalence in the United States, but by 2010, it dropped to the 36,585th position, marking a change of -5.13%. The total count of individuals bearing the surname fell slightly from 614 in 2000 to 611 in 2010, showing a modest decline of -0.49%. Additionally, the proportion of people named Nowinski per 100,000 decreased by 8.7% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,799 | #36,585 | -5.13% |
| Count | 614 | 611 | -0.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nowinski
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Nowinski, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed that the vast majority of people with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This group saw a minor increase from 96.25% to 96.73%. Although a small proportion, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 17.35%, climbing from 0.98% to 1.15% during the same period. Notably, there was a significant decrease for individuals identifying as two or more races, dropping by -42.54% from 2.28% to 1.31%. For the Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, changes were minute or non-existent, including an emergence of Hispanics at 0.82% in 2010, which was not recorded in the previous census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 96.73% | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2.28% | 1.31% | -42.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.98% | 1.15% | 17.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |