Explore the Family Name Urbanowski
The meaning of Urbanowski
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Urbanów in Masovian Voivodeship or Urbanowo in Greater Poland Voivodeship, both named with the personal name Urban.
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How common is the last name Urbanowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Urbanowski has seen a slight shift in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held a rank of 52,077, but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to 53,667—a decrease of approximately 3.05%. However, the count or total number of people bearing the name increased by 2.67% during this period, from 375 to 385. The proportion of people named Urbanowski per 100,000 individuals also decreased by around 7.14%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,077 | #53,667 | -3.05% |
| Count | 375 | 385 | 2.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Urbanowski
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of those with the Urbanowski surname identify as White—an estimated 97.60% in 2000 and 95.06% in 2010. However, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.33% in 2000 to 2.60% in 2010—an impressive jump of 95.49%. Additionally, the 2010 census reported a small portion (1.82%) of Urbanowskis identifying as two or more races. No Urbanowskis identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 95.06% | -2.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 2.6% | 95.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |