Explore the Family Name Palczynski
The meaning of Palczynski
Polish (Pałczyński): habitational name for someone from Pałczyn in Greater Poland Voivodeship, named with the nickname Pałka (see Palka) or with pałka ‘truncheon, club’.
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How common is the last name Palczynski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Palczynski has seen some shifts in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 74,164 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it fell slightly to a ranking of 78,040, marking a 5.23% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals carrying this surname increased slightly from 243 to 245 during the same period, representing a modest growth of 0.82%. Meanwhile, the proportion of people with this last name per 100,000 decreased by 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #78,040 | -5.23% |
| Count | 243 | 245 | 0.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Palczynski
In terms of ethnic identity, the surname Palczynski is overwhelmingly associated with individuals of white ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 97.53% of the bearers of this surname were identified as white, and this figure decreased only slightly to 97.14% by 2010. During this period, there were no records of this surname among individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.53% | 97.14% | -0.4% |
| 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% |