Explore the Family Name Rowinski
The meaning of Rowinski
Polish (Rowiński): habitational name for someone from Rowiny in Lublin Voivodeship (named with Ukrainian rovin ‘flatland’) or several places called Równa, Równe, Równo (adjective równy ‘flat’), or Rowy (rów ‘trench, ditch’). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Jacek, Tadeusz, Tomasz, Wojciech.
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How common is the last name Rowinski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rowinski has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the 2000 to 2010 decade. In 2000, it ranked 51,945 in popularity and dropped to 55,121 in 2010, indicating a change of -6.11%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also saw a marginal reduction from 376 in 2000 to 373 in 2010, marking a decrease of -0.8%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people with this surname fell by -7.14% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #55,121 | -6.11% |
| Count | 376 | 373 | -0.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rowinski
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Rowinski surname identify as White, although there was a slight decline from 98.94% in 2000 to 97.05% in 2010. Interestingly, the Census recorded a new ethnic identity subgroup among the Rowinskis in 2010 - those identifying as Two or more races, which stood at 1.34%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no representation in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.94% | 97.05% | -1.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |