Explore the Family Name Prusinowski
The meaning of Prusinowski
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Prusinow, Prusinowo, or Prusinowice, named with the ethnic name Prus (see Prus), meaning ‘village of the Prussians’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Jerzy.
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How common is the last name Prusinowski in the United States?
The surname Prusinowski has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 58,999 but fell to 63,218 by 2010, marking a drop of 7.15%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also witnessed a minor dip from 321 in 2000 to 316 in 2010, with the proportion per 100,000 residents decreasing by 8.33% from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #63,218 | -7.15% |
| Count | 321 | 316 | -1.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prusinowski
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data demonstrates that nearly all individuals with the Prusinowski surname identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 99% of the individuals self-identified as White, with a negligible decline of 0.02% noted over the decade. There were no reported changes among other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. It should be noted that there may have been individuals belonging to these categories, but the data was possibly suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.07% | 99.05% | -0.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |