Explore the Family Name Symanski

The meaning of Symanski

Americanized form of Polish Szymański (see Szymanski).

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

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

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Symanski saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Symanski name ranked 41,793 in popularity, with 490 individuals carrying the surname. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 44,193, a drop of 5.74%, and the count had slightly decreased to 487. The proportion of Symanskis per 100,000 people also fell by 5.56% over the same period.

20002010Change
Rank#41,793#44,193-5.74%
Count490487-0.61%
Proportion per 100k0.180.17-5.56%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Symanski

The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Symanski. In 2000, the majority (95.71%) identified as White, dropping marginally to 95.69% by 2010. A remarkable increase was seen in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.22% in 2000 to 3.08% in 2010. The proportion of Symanskis identifying as Black or two or more races both decreased, with the latter dropping significantly by 36.81%. There were no Symanskis identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
White95.71%95.69%-0.02%
Hispanic1.22%3.08%152.46%
Two or More Races1.63%1.03%-36.81%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black1.02%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%