Explore the Family Name Sawka
The meaning of Sawka
Polish and Rusyn (from Poland): from a pet form of the personal name Sawa. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Bogdan, Danuta, Janusz.
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How common is the last name Sawka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Sawka" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 35,860 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 38,484 — a decrease of 7.32%. The number of people with this surname also declined from 592 in 2000 to 575 in 2010, representing a change of -2.87%. The proportion of individuals with the surname "Sawka" per 100,000 people also dropped by 13.64% during the same timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,860 | #38,484 | -7.32% |
| Count | 592 | 575 | -2.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sawka
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Sawka," the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals bearing this name identified as White, with an overwhelming 96.52% in 2010, slightly less than the 96.96% reported in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 17.80%, albeit from a small base, going from 1.18% in 2000 to 1.39% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races also experienced a slight increase, moving from 1.18% to 1.22%. Conversely, no one with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 96.52% | -0.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.39% | 17.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.22% | 3.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |