Explore the Family Name Okoniewski
The meaning of Okoniewski
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Okuniew or Okuniewo in Masovian and Pomeranian voivodeships.
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How common is the last name Okoniewski in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Okoniewski has seen a decline in popularity over the years. The ranking of the name dropped from 50,366th most popular in 2000 to 54,296th in 2010, marking a 7.8% decrease. The overall count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this decade, dropping from 390 in 2000 to 380 in 2010, a 2.56% decline. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,366 | #54,296 | -7.8% |
| Count | 390 | 380 | -2.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Okoniewski
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Okoniewski, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. The percentage increased slightly from 95.38% in 2000 to 97.89% in 2010. A small portion identified as Hispanic, but the percentage decreased from 2.05% in 2000 to 1.58% in 2010. In 2000, 1.79% of those with the surname reported having two or more races, but no such responses were recorded for 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed either zero representation or data was suppressed for privacy both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.38% | 97.89% | 2.63% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 1.58% | -22.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |