Explore the Family Name Palinski
The meaning of Palinski
Polish (Paliński): habitational name for someone from a place called with the personal name Pała (see Pala). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jacek, Kazimier, Witold.
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How common is the last name Palinski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Palinski saw a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Palinski ranked 72,466 in popularity and this number increased to 79,075 by 2010, indicating a decrease in its commonality by 9.12%. The count also dropped from 250 individuals bearing the surname in 2000 to 241 in 2010, equating to a 3.6% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people followed the same trend, reducing by 11.11% from 0.09 to 0.08 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #79,075 | -9.12% |
| Count | 250 | 241 | -3.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Palinski
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Palinski identify as White. This group experienced a small increase from 96.4% in 2000 to 97.93% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races saw a significant change, dropping from 2% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 97.93% | 1.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |