Explore the Family Name Stankowski
The meaning of Stankowski
1. Polish: habitational name for someone from either of two places called Stankowo, in Greater Poland and Warmian-Masurian voivodeships. The placename is derived from Stanek, a pet form of the personal name Stanisław (see Stanislav). 2. Polish (Stańkowski): habitational name for someone from either of two places called Stańkowa, in Lesser Poland and Podkarpackie voivodeships, or from the village of Stańków in Lublin Voivodeship. The placename is derived from Staniek, a pet form of the personal name Stanisław (see Stanislav). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jerzy, Bogdan, Janusz, Zbigniew, Zigmund.
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How common is the last name Stankowski in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Stankowski' saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 39,111 in popularity and it had dropped to 40,204 by 2010, marking a 2.79% drop. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 530 in 2000 to 545 in 2010, a growth of 2.83%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion of people named Stankowski per 100,000 decreased by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,111 | #40,204 | -2.79% |
| Count | 530 | 545 | 2.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stankowski
When it comes to the ethnicity of individuals with the surname 'Stankowski', the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of Stankowskis were White, although there was a slight decrease of 0.69% in this group between these years. The data also shows a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.94% in 2000 to 1.65% in 2010, a significant increase of 75.53%. No Stankowskis identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and those identifying with two or more races dropped from 0.94% to zero during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.55% | 96.88% | -0.69% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 1.65% | 75.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |