Explore the Family Name Rojewski
The meaning of Rojewski
Polish: habitational name for someone from Rojew or Rojewo in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, both named with the nickname Rój (see Roy) or possibly with the vocabulary word rój ‘swarm’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Janusz, Zdzislaw.
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How common is the last name Rojewski in the United States?
The Rojewski surname saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 82,691 in popularity, and by 2010, it had dropped to rank 91,221, representing an approximately 10.32% decrease. The total count of individuals with the Rojewski surname also declined during this period, dropping from 212 in 2000 to 202 in 2010, a decline of about 4.72%. The proportion of people with the Rojewski surname per 100,000 also decreased by 12.5% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #91,221 | -10.32% |
| Count | 212 | 202 | -4.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rojewski
When it comes to the ethnic identity of those bearing the Rojewski surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 97.64% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this figure experienced only a slight decrease to 96.53% in 2010. No significant changes were observed among other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, due to the percentages remaining at zero in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 96.53% | -1.14% |
| 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% |