Explore the Family Name Schodowski
The meaning of Schodowski
Polish: perhaps a nickname derived from schodzić ‘to walk down, to climb down’. Alternatively, from schód (dialect variant of wschód ‘east’). The vast majority of bearers live in counties in the Masovia and Kuyavia close to the Vistula river, which is the border between these historical regions.
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How common is the last name Schodowski in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schodowski has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 68,569th in popularity, falling to 69,579th in 2010, representing a decline of 1.47 percent. However, the count of people with this surname increased slightly from 268 in 2000 to 282 in 2010 — a growth rate of 5.22 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #69,579 | -1.47% |
| Count | 268 | 282 | 5.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schodowski
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schodowski, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, reveals some changes over the decade. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority, though their representation decreased slightly from 92.16 percent in 2000 to 90.43 percent in 2010. The group identifying with two or more races saw an increase from 2.24 percent to 2.84 percent over the same period. Hispanic representation also grew, rising from 4.10 percent in 2000 to 5.67 percent in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.16% | 90.43% | -1.88% |
| Hispanic | 4.1% | 5.67% | 38.29% |
| Two or More Races | 2.24% | 2.84% | 26.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |