Explore the Family Name Turski
The meaning of Turski
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of various places inPoland called Tur, Tursko, or Turza, all named with tur ‘aurochs’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jacek, Andrzej, Tadeusz, Zygmond.
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How common is the last name Turski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Turski saw a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 48,776 in terms of frequency, but had dropped to 52,482 by 2010, indicating a 7.6% decrease. The number of individuals carrying the Turski surname also decreased from 406 to 395 during the same time period, a drop of 2.71%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #52,482 | -7.6% |
| Count | 406 | 395 | -2.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Turski
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the Turski surname identify as White, with an increase from 95.07% in 2000 to 95.95% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased slightly from 2.22% to 2.03%, and there were no longer any individuals who identified with two or more races in 2010, compared to 2.22% in 2000. There were no recorded instances of people with the Turski surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.07% | 95.95% | 0.93% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 2.03% | -8.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.22% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |