Explore the Family Name Podgurski
The meaning of Podgurski
1. Polish and Jewish (from Poland): variant of Podgorski. 2. Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name for someone from Podgurye in Belarus.
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How common is the last name Podgurski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Podgurski saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 48,877th and by 2010 fell to 51,723rd, a decline of 5.82%. The number of people with this surname also slightly decreased over this period, from 405 individuals in 2000 to 402 in 2010, representing a 0.74% drop. Additionally, for every 100,000 people, the proportion bearing the name Podgurski dropped by 6.67%, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,877 | #51,723 | -5.82% |
| Count | 405 | 402 | -0.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Podgurski
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Podgurski identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This group grew slightly from 97.28% in 2000 to 98.26% in 2010. During this same period, there was a decrease in people identifying as having two or more races, dropping from 1.98% in 2000 to none in 2010. There were no recorded instances of those bearing the surname Podgurski identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 98.26% | 1.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |