Explore the Family Name Salkowski
The meaning of Salkowski
Polish (Sałkowski): habitational name for someone from a place called Sałków.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Salkowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Salkowski has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Salkowski ranked 60,390 in terms of surname popularity and lowered to 69,996 by 2010, marking a change of -15.91. The count of individuals with this name also dwindled from 312 in 2000 to 280 in 2010, a decline of approximately 10.26. Consequently, the proportion of people bearing the surname Salkowski per 100,000 individuals fell by 25.0, moving from 0.12 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #69,996 | -15.91% |
| Count | 312 | 280 | -10.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salkowski
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Salkowski has had some changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnic group identifying with this surname remained White, though the percentage dropped slightly from 96.47 in 2000 to 92.86 in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic or of two or more races saw an increase. The Hispanic population increased from 1.92 to 3.21 percent, a rise of 67.19, while the proportion of those identifying as two or more races doubled from 1.60 to 3.21 percent. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 92.86% | -3.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 3.21% | 100.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 3.21% | 67.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |