Explore the Family Name Sczepanski
The meaning of Sczepanski
Altered form of Polish Szczepański (see Szczepanski). This surname is also found in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Aloysius, Otto.
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How common is the last name Sczepanski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sczepanski has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, this surname ranked 62,961 in prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 67,318; marking a change of -6.92. The total number of people carrying this surname also experienced a marginal decline from 297 in 2000, to 293 in 2010, which is a percentage change of -1.35. Similarly, its proportion per 100k people fell from 0.11 to 0.1, indicating an approximate drop of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #67,318 | -6.92% |
| Count | 297 | 293 | -1.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sczepanski
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sczepanski, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals are identified as White. In 2000, about 96.97% of people with this surname identified as White, and while this percentage saw a slight decrease of 1.10% in 2010, it still held firmly at 95.90%. Remarkably, there was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, a small percentage (1.71%) began to identify as Hispanic in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.97% | 95.9% | -1.1% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.71% | 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% |