Explore the Family Name Popowicz

The meaning of Popowicz

1. Polish and Rusyn (from Poland): patronymic from pop ‘priest (of the Orthodox Church)’; see Pop. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from the village of Popowice (Poland) and Popivtsi (western Ukraine), called Popowce in Polish. Compare Popowich.

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How common is the last name Popowicz in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Popowicz saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 102,691 with 162 individuals bearing this name which equated to 0.06 per 100k of the population. However, by 2010, it had dropped to rank 113,791, indicating a 10.81% decline. The count of individuals with this last name also slipped by 4.94%, from 162 in 2000 down to 154 in 2010. Consequently, this resulted in a lower proportion per 100k, decreasing by 16.67%.

20002010Change
Rank#102,691#113,791-10.81%
Count162154-4.94%
Proportion per 100k0.060.05-16.67%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Popowicz

Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Popowicz, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that this surname is predominantly identified with individuals of White ethnicity. In 2000, an overwhelming 97.53% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this figure increased slightly to 98.70% in 2010. There were no significant changes recorded for other ethnic identities like Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native within the same period.

20002010Change
White97.53%98.7%1.2%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%