Explore the Family Name Staniszewski

The meaning of Staniszewski

Polish: habitational name for someone from Staniszewo in Pomeranian and Greater Poland voivodeships, or Staniszów or Staniszewice in Masovian Voivodeship. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Krzysztof, Elzbieta, Jerzy, Krystyna, Mieczyslaw, Sylwester, Wieslaw, Zdzislaw, Zygmunt.

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How common is the last name Staniszewski in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Staniszewski has seen slight fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 23,698 in popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen slightly to rank 24,201, a change of -2.12%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Staniszewski surname increased over this decade from 997 to 1038, a growth of 4.11%. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also decreased slightly, from 0.37 in 2000 to 0.35 in 2010, showing a decrease of -5.41%.

20002010Change
Rank#23,698#24,201-2.12%
Count9971,0384.11%
Proportion per 100k0.370.35-5.41%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Staniszewski

The Decennial U.S. Census data also gives insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Staniszewski. Most notably, there was a substantial increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.71% in 2000 to 3.28% in 2010, a rise of 21.03%. Conversely, there was a significant decrease in individuals reporting two or more races, falling -48.67% from 1.50% in 2000 to 0.77% in 2010. The majority of those with the surname Staniszewski continue to identify as White, with a slight increase from 95.09% in 2000 to 95.47% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.

20002010Change
White95.09%95.47%0.4%
Hispanic2.71%3.28%21.03%
Two or More Races1.5%0.77%-48.67%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%