Explore the Family Name Polkowski
The meaning of Polkowski
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): habitational name for someone from Polkowo in Masovian and Podlaskie voivodeships or Polków in Łódź and Masovian voivodeships. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Czeslaw, Henryk, Jaroslaw, Jerzy, Kazimierz, Malgorzata, Mieczyslaw, Ryszard, Waclaw.
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How common is the last name Polkowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Polkowski witnessed an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 46,426 and by 2010, it moved up to 45,959, which represents a 1.01% shift up the ranks. The count of individuals with the Polkowski surname also increased from 432 in 2000 to 464 in 2010, marking a 7.41% rise. However, the proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,426 | #45,959 | 1.01% |
| Count | 432 | 464 | 7.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polkowski
From the standpoint of ethnic identity, the majority of people bearing the Polkowski surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Despite this, there was a slight decrease in this demographic from 99.77% in 2000 to 97.2% in 2010. Interestingly, a small fraction (1.29%) started identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, a category that was absent in 2000. Other ethnic identities such as Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were reported as zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.77% | 97.2% | -2.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |