Explore the Family Name Swiatkowski
The meaning of Swiatkowski
Polish (Świątkowski): habitational name for someone from Świątkowo in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Świątkowa in Podkarpackie Voivodeship, or Świątkowice in Łódź and Kuyavian-Pomeranian voivodeships. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Janusz, Aniela, Dariusz, Jerzy, Piotr, Urszula.
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How common is the last name Swiatkowski in the United States?
The Swiatkowski surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The surname's rank went from 40,397 to 42,455, marking a 5.09% drop. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased marginally from 510 to 511, reflecting a small growth of 0.2%. This suggests that while the name became less common overall, the number of Swiatkowskis did increase slightly over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,397 | #42,455 | -5.09% |
| Count | 510 | 511 | 0.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swiatkowski
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Swiatkowski identify as White, although there was a small decrease from 97.06% in 2000 to 94.72% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.16% to 3.13% during the same period. Interestingly, the data for 2010 also shows that a small proportion (1.37%) identified as belonging to two or more races, which was not the case in 2000. No individuals with the Swiatkowski surname reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native as their ethnicity in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.06% | 94.72% | -2.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 3.13% | 44.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |