Explore the Family Name Opalewski
The meaning of Opalewski
Polish: habitational name for someone from Opalewo in Lubusz Voivodeship.
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How common is the last name Opalewski in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Opalewski in the United States has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 69,636 in popularity, while in 2010 it ranked slightly higher at 68,949. This change represents a minor increase of approximately 0.99%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname rose by 8.37% during that decade, growing from 263 in 2000 to 285 in 2010. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #68,949 | 0.99% |
| Count | 263 | 285 | 8.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Opalewski
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Opalewski also shifted somewhat between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, almost all (96.96%) of the individuals with this surname identified as White. By 2010, that percentage decreased slightly to 95.09%. Meanwhile, the 2010 census saw the emergence of individuals with this surname identifying as belonging to two or more races and Hispanic, both at 1.75%, categories that were not represented in 2000. The percentages for other ethnic identities – Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native – remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 95.09% | -1.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |