Explore the Family Name Piwowar
The meaning of Piwowar
Polish: occupational name for a brewer, Polish piwowar, from piwo ‘beer’ + warzyć ‘to brew’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Czeslaw, Danuta, Grazyna, Jozef, Ryszard, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Piwowar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Piwowar has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it held the rank of 50,903 which dropped to 52,169 in 2010, marking a 2.49% decrease. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 385 in 2000 to 398 in 2010, representing a 3.38% increase. The proportion of people named Piwowar per 100,000 also declined by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #52,169 | -2.49% |
| Count | 385 | 398 | 3.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Piwowar
Turning towards ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Piwowar identify as White, with an increase from 93.77% in 2000 to 94.22% in 2010. There was a notable decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 5.71% in 2000 to 4.77% in 2010, signifying a 16.46% drop. No changes were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, or for those indicating two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.77% | 94.22% | 0.48% |
| Hispanic | 5.71% | 4.77% | -16.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |