Explore the Family Name Pienkowski
The meaning of Pienkowski
Polish (Pieńkowski): habitational name for someone from any of several places, for example Pieńki and Pieńków, named with pienkie ‘tree stump’, or a topographic name for someone who lived where there were a lot of tree stumps. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Stanislaw, Alojzy, Ireneusz, Jaroslaw, Kazimierz, Krzysztof, Radoslaw, Tadeusz, Tadeuz.
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How common is the last name Pienkowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pienkowski has seen a slight change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 54,020th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen slightly to the 54,530th rank. Even though the ranking dropped, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 358 to 378, indicating a growth rate of about 5.59%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #54,530 | -0.94% |
| Count | 358 | 378 | 5.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pienkowski
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts for individuals associated with the surname Pienkowski from 2000 to 2010. The overwhelming majority still identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 98.60% to 96.83%. There was no presence of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native reported in either year. However, there is a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic or having two or more ethnic identities, with 1.32% and 1.59% respectively in 2010. These changes underscore the evolving multicultural tapestry of the United States.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.6% | 96.83% | -1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |