Explore the Family Name Poniatowski
The meaning of Poniatowski
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Poniatowo, Poniatowa, or Poniatów, named with the nickname Poniat, ultimately derived from Old Slavic po(dъ)gnětiti ‘to set light to, to kindle’. History: This name, borne by Polish nobility, can be traced back to the 15th century. Stanisław August Poniatowski (1738–98) was the last king of Poland. Józef Poniatowski (1763–1813), commander-in-chief of the Polish army, took part in Napoleon’s campaigns and acquired the title marshal of France. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Alicja, Grzegorz, Jaroslaw, Krzystof, Krzysztof, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Poniatowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Poniatowski has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 34,554 to 35,622, a change of -3.09%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the Poniatowski surname increased marginally from 620 to 631, an increase of 1.77%. However, when viewed as a proportion per 100k people, there was an -8.7% change, indicating a relative decrease in the prevalence of the Poniatowski surname in the United States.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,554 | #35,622 | -3.09% |
| Count | 620 | 631 | 1.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poniatowski
The ethnicity distribution of individuals bearing the Poniatowski surname also shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identified as White, increasing from 95.97% to 97.62% over the decade. Those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 1.94% to 1.58%, a change of -18.56%. In the 2000 Census, small fractions identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races (both at 0.81%), however, these categories registered no individuals in the 2010 Census. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.97% | 97.62% | 1.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 1.58% | -18.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.81% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |