Explore the Family Name Ratkowski
The meaning of Ratkowski
Polish: variant of Radkowski, a habitational name for someone from any of many places called Radków, named with the personal name Radek.
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How common is the last name Ratkowski in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ratkowski saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ratkowski was ranked 47,120th in terms of popularity, but it dropped to the 51,512th position in 2010, marking a 9.32% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also declined during this period, from 424 in 2000 to 404 in 2010, showing a 4.72% decrease. The proportion of people bearing this surname per 100,000 population also decreased by 12.5%, going from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,120 | #51,512 | -9.32% |
| Count | 424 | 404 | -4.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ratkowski
The ethnicity associated with the surname Ratkowski remained predominantly white over this decade, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.70% of individuals with this surname identified themselves as white, slightly declining to 96.29% in 2010, representing a 0.42% change. There is a noted increase in the representation of Hispanics among those with the surname Ratkowski, rising from 1.89% in 2000 to 2.48% in 2010, indicating a 31.22% increase. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 96.29% | -0.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 2.48% | 31.22% |
| 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% |