Explore the Family Name Pelowski
The meaning of Pelowski
Polish: variant of Pielowski, a habitational name for someone from a place called Pielowce, in Lida province, now in Lithuania.
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How common is the last name Pelowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pelowski experienced a slight decrease in popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from 58,397th place to 59,324th place, a change of -1.59%. During the same period, however, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.92%, going from 325 individuals in 2000 to 341 in 2010. The proportion of the general population carrying the Pelowski name per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #59,324 | -1.59% |
| Count | 325 | 341 | 4.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pelowski
When examining ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those with the Pelowski surname identify as white. In fact, between 2000 and 2010, this group saw a small increase from 97.85% to 98.24%. Meanwhile, the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian/Alaskan Native ethnic identities were reported as zero for both years. This indicates that the Pelowski name is predominantly associated with individuals of white ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 98.24% | 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% |