Explore the Family Name Pinkowski
The meaning of Pinkowski
Polish: variant of Pienkowski. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Janusz, Zofia.
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How common is the last name Pinkowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pinkowski saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pinkowski was ranked as the 25,356th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 26,772nd place, marking a decline of 5.58%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased slightly from 917 in 2000 to 909 in 2010, corresponding to an 0.87% drop. Moreover, for every 100,000 people, the proportion with the surname Pinkowski declined by 8.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,356 | #26,772 | -5.58% |
| Count | 917 | 909 | -0.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pinkowski
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pinkowski, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it was primarily linked with the White ethnicity in both 2000 and 2010, despite dropping from 97.16% to 94.83%. This indicates a minor diversification of the surname's ethnic identity over the decade. Notably, no Pinkowskis identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, yet some did identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or More Races in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of Pinkowskis identifying as Hispanic decreased by 6.1%, while those identifying as Black dropped to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 94.83% | -2.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 1.54% | -6.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| Black | 0.55% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |