Explore the Family Name Opalinski
The meaning of Opalinski
Polish: habitational name for someone from Opaleńsko (lost place near Łańcut in Podkarpackie Voivodeship), Opalin (now Vishnivka in Volyn Oblast, Ukraine) or Opalenica in Greater Poland Voivodeship, all ultimately derived from opalić ‘to burn or singe’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jerzy, Karol, Stanislaw, Zosia.
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How common is the last name Opalinski in the United States?
The surname Opalinski saw a slight decrease in its rank from the 2000 to 2010 U.S. Census, moving from 65,298 to 66,164 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. This change represents a -1.33% shift in rank. However, the actual count of individuals with the Opalinski surname increased by 5.28%, going from 284 individuals in 2000 to 299 in 2010. Despite this increase in count, the proportion of individuals with the surname Opalinski per 100,000 people decreased slightly by -9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #66,164 | -1.33% |
| Count | 284 | 299 | 5.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Opalinski
In terms of ethnicity, the U.S. Census data shows that almost all individuals with the Opalinski surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.24% identified as White and this figure slightly decreased to 97.66% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Opalinski identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Additionally, there was no change noted for those identifying as Two or more races between the two censuses. This data suggests that the Opalinski surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.24% | 97.66% | -0.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |