Explore the Family Name Rogalski
The meaning of Rogalski
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): habitational name for someone from Rogal in Greater Poland Voivodeship, or from any of several places called Rogale. The placenames are derived from Old Polish rogala ‘(roe) deer’, ‘stag’ or rogal ‘twirl’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Casimir, Bogdan, Bronislaus, Czeslaw, Janina, Karol, Kazimierz, Lucja, Stanislaw, Tadeusz, Wieslaw.
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How common is the last name Rogalski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rogalski has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rogalski ranked as the 14,049th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to 15,232nd, representing an 8.42% decline in rank. The number of individuals carrying the Rogalski surname also saw a small decrease during this period, with a count of 1,968 in 2000 falling to 1,932 in 2010, which equates to a 1.83% drop. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of the Rogalski name fell by 10.96%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,049 | #15,232 | -8.42% |
| Count | 1,968 | 1,932 | -1.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.65 | -10.96% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rogalski
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Rogalski identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a very slight decrease of 0.68% over this time period. In comparison, the percentage of Rogalskis identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase of 47.06%. While no individuals with the Rogalski surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010 approximately 0.31% did. There was a small decrease in the proportion of Rogalskis reporting two or more races from 0.91% in 2000 to 0.78% in 2010. During both census years, there were no individuals with the Rogalski surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.76% | 97.1% | -0.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 1.5% | 47.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 0.78% | -14.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.31% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |