Explore the Family Name Ogonowski
The meaning of Ogonowski
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Ogonowo in Masovian Voivodeship or Ogonów in Silesian Voivodeship, or any of several places so called in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. All are named with ogon ‘tail’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Sylwester.
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How common is the last name Ogonowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ogonowski was ranked 51,945 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped to 56,444 by 2010. This represents an 8.66% decrease in ranking. In terms of actual counts, the number of people with the last name Ogonowski declined from 376 in 2000 to 362 in 2010, a decrease of 3.72%. The proportion of people bearing this surname per 100,000 also decreased from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, marking a decline of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #56,444 | -8.66% |
| Count | 376 | 362 | -3.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ogonowski
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most people with the surname Ogonowski identify as White. This group increased slightly from 96.01% in 2000 to 96.41% in 2010. The second largest ethnic identity associated with this surname is Hispanic, which increased from 1.33% in 2000 to 1.93% in 2010. A minor segment of the Ogonowski population identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but this number dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of people with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.01% | 96.41% | 0.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 1.93% | 45.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.86% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |