Explore the Family Name Olkowski
The meaning of Olkowski
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Olkowice or Olkowo in Masovian Voivodeship, named with the personal name Olek. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bronislaw, Stanislaw.
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How common is the last name Olkowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the Olkowski surname has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Olkowski was ranked 37,043rd in terms of popularity and dropped to 39,486th in 2010, marking a 6.6% decrease in its rank. The number of individuals with the Olkowski surname also saw a minor drop. There were 567 individuals bearing the Olkowski surname in 2000, which shrank to 557 by 2010, a decline by 1.76%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Olkowski per 100k population fell from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010, a decrease of 9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,043 | #39,486 | -6.6% |
| Count | 567 | 557 | -1.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Olkowski
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Olkowski surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked with individuals identifying as White. This group made up 96.83% of all Olkowskis in 2000, a figure that remained relatively stable with a slight reduction to 96.23% in 2010. A small percentage of individuals with the Olkowski name identified as Hispanic, though this number declined from 1.59% in 2000 to 1.26% in 2010. Interestingly, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races experienced an increase, moving from 0% and 0.88% respectively in 2000, to 1.08% for both categories by 2010. It's worth noting that the census did not record any individuals bearing the Olkowski surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 96.23% | -0.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 1.26% | -20.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 1.08% | 22.73% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |