Explore the Family Name Trawinski
The meaning of Trawinski
Polish (Trawiński): habitational name for someone from a place called for its fine grass (from trawa ‘grass, lawn’). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jozef, Mariusz, Zbigniew.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Trawinski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Trawinski experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,705 and by 2010, it dropped to rank 62,189, representing a 7.77% decline in popularity. The count of individuals with the Trawinski name also declined from 330 in 2000 to 322 in 2010, a decrease of 2.42%. In terms of proportion per 100k, it dropped by 8.33% from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #62,189 | -7.77% |
| Count | 330 | 322 | -2.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trawinski
The Decennial U.S. Census also reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Trawinski surname over the same period. In 2000, approximately 98.48% identified as White, but this percentage decreased to 95.65% by 2010. Although the data for Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races origins were suppressed in 2000 for privacy reasons, by 2010, both these categories accounted for 1.55% each of the total Trawinskis. Meanwhile, there were no changes in the categories of Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, all of which remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.48% | 95.65% | -2.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |