Explore the Family Name Sitkowski
The meaning of Sitkowski
Polish: habitational name for someone from a place called Sitkowo in Podlaskie Voivodeship, named with sitek (see Sitek). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Wojciech.
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How common is the last name Sitkowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sitkowski saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name dropped by 1.38 percent from 72,905 in 2000 to 73,911 in 2010. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Sitkowski surname increased by 5.65 percent, from 248 people in 2000 to 262 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #73,911 | -1.38% |
| Count | 248 | 262 | 5.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sitkowski
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sitkowski, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In 2000, 96.77 percent of individuals with this surname identified as White, which increased to 98.47 percent by 2010. During the same period, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased from 2.82 percent to zero. There was no data recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those claiming two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 98.47% | 1.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.82% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |