Explore the Family Name Popowski
The meaning of Popowski
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of numerous places in Poland called Popowo or Popów. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Irena, Wojciech, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Popowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Popowski has seen a slight rise in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Popowski was ranked as the 39,176th most common surname in the United States, with a count of 529 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, it had moved up slightly to be the 39,117th most popular surname, reflecting an increase of 0.15%. The total number of individuals with the surname Popowski also increased by 6.43% during this period, from 529 to 563. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped slightly by -5.0%, indicating that while the absolute number of individuals with this surname increased, its overall prevalence in the population decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,176 | #39,117 | 0.15% |
| Count | 529 | 563 | 6.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Popowski
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Popowski, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. In 2000, 97.35% of individuals with this surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 95.74% in 2010. While the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic was relatively low in both years, there was a noticeable increase of 41.06% from 2000 to 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, a small percentage (1.07%) of individuals with the surname Popowski identified with two or more races whereas this category was not represented in 2000. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 95.74% | -1.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 2.13% | 41.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |