Explore the Family Name Szalkowski
The meaning of Szalkowski
Polish (also Szałkowski): habitational name for someone from any of the places called Szałkowo or Szalkowsk.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Szalkowski in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Szalkowski decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Szalkowski ranked 43,157 in popularity with a count of 472 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 47,272 and the count to 449 — a change of -9.53% in rank and -4.87% in count. This represents a decrease in the proportion of people with this surname per 100k from 0.17 to 0.15, a decrease of -11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,157 | #47,272 | -9.53% |
| Count | 472 | 449 | -4.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Szalkowski
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Szalkowski surname identify as White, making up 97.03% in 2000 and 96.66% in 2010. The second largest group identifies as Asian/Pacific Islander, though it saw a decrease from 1.27% in 2000 to 1.11% in 2010. There was a noticeable shift in the Hispanic category, with no presence in 2000, but emerging to represent 1.34% by 2010. The categories of Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native reported no individuals identifying as such in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.03% | 96.66% | -0.38% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.27% | 1.11% | -12.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |