Explore the Family Name Sikorsky
The meaning of Sikorsky
Altered form of Polish Sikorski. This form (transliteration) of the surname is also found in Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Sergei, Igor, Nickolai, Sergey.
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How common is the last name Sikorsky in the United States?
The surname Sikorsky has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 65,298th in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 67,126th place, marking a -2.8 change. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Sikorsky surname increased slightly from 284 in 2000 to 294 in 2010, an increase of 3.52 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -9.09, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #67,126 | -2.8% |
| Count | 284 | 294 | 3.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sikorsky
In terms of ethnic identity, the surname Sikorsky is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity, as evidenced by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, almost all (98.24 percent) of the bearers of the surname Sikorsky identified as White. By 2010, this figure had slightly decreased to 96.60 percent, marking a -1.67 change. The census data did not register any individuals with the Sikorsky surname as belonging to Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either 2000 or 2010. Similarly, no individuals with this surname reported having two or more races in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.24% | 96.6% | -1.67% |
| 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% |