Explore the Family Name Stachowski
The meaning of Stachowski
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Stachów, one of which is in Masovian Voivodeship, another in Ukraine, or from Stachowo in Masovian Voivodeship. The placenames are from the personal name Stach (the surname could also be derived directly from the personal name).
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How common is the last name Stachowski in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stachowski dropped in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held rank 23,815, but by 2010, it fell to rank 25,725, indicating a decrease of 8.02%. Furthermore, the count of individuals bearing this surname also declined from 991 in 2000 to 958 in 2010, marking a drop of 3.33%. The proportion of people named Stachowski per 100k population likewise diminished by 13.51%, from 0.37 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,815 | #25,725 | -8.02% |
| Count | 991 | 958 | -3.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.32 | -13.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stachowski
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes among those bearing the Stachowski surname. A small increase was noted in the Asian/Pacific Islander group, growing from 0.81% in 2000 to 1.04% in 2010, a change of 28.40%. Interestingly, the percentage of Stachowskis identifying with two or more races saw a significant drop from 1.21% to 0.73%, a decrease of 39.67%. The majority of Stachowskis identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.68% in 2000 to 96.66% in 2010. Notably, the percentage of Stachowskis identifying as Hispanic rose from 0 in 2000 to 1.25% in 2010. However, the proportions of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native Stachowskis remained at zero during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.68% | 96.66% | -1.04% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.81% | 1.04% | 28.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 0.73% | -39.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |