Explore the Family Name Rafalski
The meaning of Rafalski
Polish: habitational name for someone from Rafały in Masovian Voivodeship. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Grzegorz, Irena, Pawel.
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How common is the last name Rafalski in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rafalski has seen a slight decrease in its popularity ranking and proportion per 100k between 2000 and 2010. The popularity rank went from 45,651 in 2000 to 47,429 in 2010, indicating a decline of 3.89%. Meanwhile, the proportion per 100k reduced by 6.25%, shifting from 0.16 to 0.15. However, the actual count of individuals with the Rafalski surname increased marginally, from 441 to 447, reflecting a growth of 1.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,651 | #47,429 | -3.89% |
| Count | 441 | 447 | 1.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rafalski
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals sharing the Rafalski surname identify as White. This group represented 98.64% in 2000, declining slightly to 97.99% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of Hispanic ethnicity among the Rafalskis in 2010, accounting for 1.12%, where no representation was noted previously in 2000. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Some data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.64% | 97.99% | -0.66% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |