Explore the Family Name Tafelski
The meaning of Tafelski
Polish: derivative of Tafel 1, with the addition of thesuffix -ski, commonly used in forming surnames.
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How common is the last name Tafelski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tafelski decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tafelski ranked as the 56,392nd most popular surname in the United States with an incidence of 339. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 62,359th, a decrease of approximately 10.58 percent. The number of individuals bearing the Tafelski surname also dropped from 339 in 2000 to 321 in 2010, marking a decline of around 5.31 percent. Consequently, the proportion of Tafelskis per 100,000 people in the United States fell by nearly 15.38 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #62,359 | -10.58% |
| Count | 339 | 321 | -5.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tafelski
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Tafelski surname identify as White. In 2000, about 98.23 percent of Tafelskis identified as White, but this figure slightly dipped to 96.26 percent in 2010, denoting a slight change in ethnic identity among those with this surname. Notably, the percentage of Tafelskis identifying as Hispanic increased to 2.8 percent in 2010 from zero in 2000. There were no recorded changes in other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.23% | 96.26% | -2.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |