Explore the Family Name Switalski
The meaning of Switalski
Polish (Świtalski): variant of Switala + -ski suffix of surnames.
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How common is the last name Switalski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Switalski has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 26,694th most common, while in 2010 it fell to 27,869th, reflecting a change of -4.4%. Despite this fall in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname saw a marginal increase from 858 to 861, demonstrating a growth of about 0.35%. Consequently, the proportion of those with the surname Switalski per 100,000 people witnessed a decline of 9.38%, dropping from 0.32 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,694 | #27,869 | -4.4% |
| Count | 858 | 861 | 0.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Switalski
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates interesting shifts for the surname Switalski between 2000 and 2010. The greatest change was observed within the Hispanic category, which saw an increase of 81.25%, rising from 1.28% to 2.32%. Additionally, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races also grew by 56.10%, from 0.82% to 1.28%. The portion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased slightly from 0.58% to 0.70%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly by 1.31%, falling from 96.74% to 95.47%. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.74% | 95.47% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 2.32% | 81.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 1.28% | 56.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0.7% | 20.69% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |