Explore the Family Name Rekowski
The meaning of Rekowski
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Rekowo in Masovian and Pomeranian voivodeships.
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How common is the last name Rekowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rekowski demonstrated slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked at 46,000 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slightly dipped to 47,966, a decrease of approximately 4.27%. Despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals with this surname increased modestly from 437 to 441, an increase of about 0.92%. However, when considering its proportion per 100K people, it fell by about 6.25%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,000 | #47,966 | -4.27% |
| Count | 437 | 441 | 0.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rekowski
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rekowski, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, a large majority identifies as White. In 2000, about 98.63% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 97.73% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races increased in 2010 to 1.59%. The proportions for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged and were recorded as zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.63% | 97.73% | -0.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |