Explore the Family Name Podlaski
The meaning of Podlaski
Polish: habitational name for someone from the district of Podlasie (named with Polish pod ‘under’ + las ‘wood’). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir.
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How common is the last name Podlaski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Podlaski has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, Podlaski held the rank of 97848. However, by 2010, it had slipped to a rank of 109258, marking an 11.66% decrease in its standing. The count, too, reflected this trend, with the number of individuals sharing the Podlaski surname dropping from 172 in 2000 to 162 in 2010. This represents a 5.81% decline in the overall count. The representation of the surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 16.67%, from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #97,848 | #109,258 | -11.66% |
| Count | 172 | 162 | -5.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Podlaski
The ethnicity associated with the surname Podlaski remained relatively stable between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both years, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with 95.93% in 2000 and 95.68% in 2010, indicating a slight decrease of 0.26%. The data for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy. However, there was a noticeable change in the category "Two or more races", which went from zero in 2000 to 3.09% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 95.68% | -0.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |