Explore the Family Name Rakowsky
The meaning of Rakowsky
1. Altered form of Polish Rakowski and possibly also of its Ukrainian or Belorussian cognate Rakovsky. This form of the surname is also found in Germany. 2. Jewish (from Poland): variant of Rakowski. Some characteristic forenames: Ukrainian Ihor.
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How common is the last name Rakowsky in the United States?
In terms of popularity, the surname Rakowsky ranked 76,465th in 2000 and dropped to 81,772nd in 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. This represents a decrease of nearly 7%. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 234 in 2000 to 231 in 2010, a marginal decrease of 1.28%. The proportion of Rakowskys per 100,000 people declined by 11.11% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,465 | #81,772 | -6.94% |
| Count | 234 | 231 | -1.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rakowsky
On the subject of ethnicity, the census data shows that the overwhelming majority of people named Rakowsky identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with proportions of 99.15% and 97.84%, respectively. However, this does represent a minor decrease of 1.32% over the ten-year period. No Rakowskys identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The census data did not report any individuals with the Rakowsky surname identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.15% | 97.84% | -1.32% |
| 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% |