Explore the Family Name Paradowski
The meaning of Paradowski
Polish: 1. habitational name for someone from either Paradów or Paradowo (also Poradowo) in Greater Poland Voivodeship. 2. nickname for a swaggerer, from paradować ‘to swagger’, from parada ‘parade, display’, + the suffix -ski. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jacek, Jozef, Zigmont.
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How common is the last name Paradowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Paradowski has seen a slight shift in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked 42,757 in terms of widespread usage, but by 2010, it dropped to 44,808 — a decrease of 4.8%. However, the total count of individuals bearing this surname had a marginal increase from 477 in 2000 to 479 in 2010, marking a rise of 0.42%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals also decreased by 11.11% during that same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,757 | #44,808 | -4.8% |
| Count | 477 | 479 | 0.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paradowski
Regarding its ethnic identity distribution, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Paradowski surname identify as White. In 2000, 95.18% of Paradowskis identified as White, but this proportion slightly decreased to 93.11% in 2010. During the same time frame, the percentage of Paradowskis who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.68% to 2.3%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a larger jump from 2.31% to 3.55%. No significant change was noted for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, and there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.18% | 93.11% | -2.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 3.55% | 53.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.68% | 2.3% | 36.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |