Explore the Family Name Topolewski
The meaning of Topolewski
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Topolew, named with topola ‘poplar’.
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How common is the last name Topolewski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Topolewski has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 58,849 in popularity with 322 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 64,891 and the number of individuals with this surname had decreased by about 5% to 306. The proportion of people named Topolewski per 100,000 also declined by approximately 17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,849 | #64,891 | -10.27% |
| Count | 322 | 306 | -4.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Topolewski
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Topolewski identified as White, with the percentage increasing slightly from 96.58% in 2000 to 97.39% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Furthermore, no individuals reported having two or more ethnic identities in these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.58% | 97.39% | 0.84% |
| 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% |