Explore the Family Name Targonski
The meaning of Targonski
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Targonie in Masovian Voivodeship and Targoń in Podlaskie Voivodeship, named with targ ‘market’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Arkadiusz, Bogdan, Boleslaw, Dariusz, Franciszek, Janusz, Miroslaw, Tadeusz, Witold, Wladyslaw.
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How common is the last name Targonski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Targonski saw a slight decrease in rank from 71372 in 2000 to 71678 in 2010, indicating a slight dip in its popularity. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased by approximately 6.67 percent, rising from 255 in 2000 to 272 in 2010. This suggests that while the surname may have decreased slightly in relative popularity, the absolute number of people with the Targonski surname has grown in the United States.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #71,678 | -0.43% |
| Count | 255 | 272 | 6.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Targonski
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that nearly all individuals with the Targonski surname identify as White, with an increase from 98.04 percent in 2000 to 98.90 percent in 2010. It's worth noting that there were no recorded changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native over the decade. This data suggests that the Targonski surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity in the U.S.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.04% | 98.9% | 0.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |