Explore the Family Name Orlowsky
The meaning of Orlowsky
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Orlowski or Orlovsky. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Baruch, Nachman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Orlowsky in the United States?
Based on data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Orlowsky has seen a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 78,326 in popularity with a count of 227 individuals bearing the name, translating to a proportion of 0.08 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its ranking had dropped to 84,136 with a count of 223 individuals, maintaining the same proportion of 0.08 per 100,000 people. This represents a reduction of 7.42 in rank and a decrease of 1.76 in the count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #84,136 | -7.42% |
| Count | 227 | 223 | -1.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Orlowsky
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Orlowsky, as provided by the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In 2000, 96.92% of those with this surname identified as White. This percentage decreased slightly to 95.52% by 2010. The decade saw an emergence of Hispanic representation among individuals with the Orlowsky surname, reaching 4.04% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was no notable change or presence of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying as two or more races during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 95.52% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |