Explore the Family Name Rogowski
The meaning of Rogowski
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): habitational name for someone from Rogów, Rogowa, or Rogowo, all named with the personal name Róg. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Eugeniusz, Tadeusz, Casimir, Dariusz, Janina, Jaroslaw, Jerzy, Miroslaw, Thadeus, Witold, Zbigniew, Zygmund.
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How common is the last name Rogowski in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rogowski saw a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 13,311th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 14,342nd place, marking a decrease of approximately 7.75%. During this time period, the number of individuals with the surname also saw a small decline from 2,100 to 2,086, a change of about -0.67%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly decreased by nearly 9% over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,311 | #14,342 | -7.75% |
| Count | 2,100 | 2,086 | -0.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.78 | 0.71 | -8.97% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rogowski
The ethnic identities associated with the surname Rogowski also showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest group, those identifying as white, remained relatively stable with a tiny decrease of -0.37%, dropping from 97.24% to 96.88%. Notably, there was a substantial increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising by 50.81% from 1.24% to 1.87%. There were also small percentages of people with the Rogowski surname who identified as two or more races, which slightly decreased by -18.31%. A very small fraction identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010 after no such identification in 2000. Meanwhile, there were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, down from 0.33% and 0% respectively in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 96.88% | -0.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 1.87% | 50.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 0.58% | -18.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |
| Black | 0.33% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |