Explore the Family Name Sekowski
The meaning of Sekowski
Polish (Sękowski): habitational name for someone from any of several places called Sękowo in Masovian and Greater Poland voivodeships, or Sęków in Lublin Voivodeship, all named with sęk ‘knag, knot in wood’ (see Sek). Compare Senkowski.
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How common is the last name Sekowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sekowski has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 96,033rd most common surname, with 176 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 115,034, representing a decrease of about 19.79%, and the count fell to 152, showing a decline of roughly 13.64%. The proportion of people named Sekowski per 100,000 also reduced by approximately 28.57%, going from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,033 | #115,034 | -19.79% |
| Count | 176 | 152 | -13.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sekowski
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that predominantly White individuals carry the Sekowski surname. In 2000, 98.86% of individuals with this last name identified as White, while in 2010, this percentage decreased slightly to 96.71%. However, no significant changes were observed among other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native within the same period. These categories showed zero representation for both years, indicating that Sekowski is a primarily White-associated surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.86% | 96.71% | -2.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |