Explore the Family Name Sobolewski
The meaning of Sobolewski
Polish: habitational name for someone from Sobolew in Lublin Voivodeship, or Sobolewo, several villages Podlaskie Voivodeship, all named with the nickname Sobol. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Stanislaw, Zigmund, Grzegorz, Jacek, Jerzy, Jozef, Karol, Krzysztof, Maciej, Mariusz, Miroslawa, Slawomir.
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How common is the last name Sobolewski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sobolewski saw a slight change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sobolewski was ranked as the 16,972nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it dropped to 17,639th, marking a decrease of approximately 3.93%. However, the actual count of people bearing this name increased from 1,545 in 2000 to 1,593 in 2010, an increase of 3.11%. Despite this increase, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 5.26%, dropping from 0.57 to 0.54.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,972 | #17,639 | -3.93% |
| Count | 1,545 | 1,593 | 3.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.54 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sobolewski
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the last name Sobolewski identified as White, with 97.48% in 2000, increasing slightly to 98.12% in 2010. The number of individuals who identified themselves as having two or more ethnicities decreased significantly from 0.91% in 2000 to 0.50% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a minor reduction from 1.10% to 1.00% over the same period. There were no records of individuals with the Sobolewski surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 98.12% | 0.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1% | -9.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 0.5% | -45.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |