Explore the Family Name Romanow
The meaning of Romanow
1. German and Polish: altered form of Russian Romanov. 2. American shortened form of Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Romanowski.
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How common is the last name Romanow in the United States?
Data based on the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the surname Romanow has increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Romanow was ranked as the 57,090th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had moved up to the 55,962nd spot, marking a 1.98% increase in rank. Moreover, the count of people with this surname also increased by 9.58%, from 334 individuals in 2000 to 366 in 2010. However, the proportion of Romanows per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #55,962 | 1.98% |
| Count | 334 | 366 | 9.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Romanow
The ethnicity data, also drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census, indicates that the majority of people with the Romanow surname identify as White. In 2000, 97.90% of Romanows identified as White, but this percentage decreased slightly to 95.63% by 2010. There were no Romanows who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. Additionally, while there were no Romanows who identified as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010 this ethnic group represented 3.01% of individuals with the Romanow surname. No Romanows reported having two or more races for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.9% | 95.63% | -2.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.01% | 0% |
| 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% |