Explore the Family Name Wadzinski
The meaning of Wadzinski
Polish (Wadziński): altered form of Wądzyński, a habitational name for someone from a place called Wądzyn in Kuyavian-Pomeranian and Warmian-Masurian voivodeships.
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How common is the last name Wadzinski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wadzinski has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 52,608th most popular surname, while in 2010 it fell to 57,516th place, indicating a decrease of approximately 9.33%. The total count of individuals carrying the surname also declined from 370 in 2000 to 354 in 2010, marking a drop of about 4.32%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 14.29% from 0.14 to 0.12 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #57,516 | -9.33% |
| Count | 370 | 354 | -4.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wadzinski
The ethnicity associated with the surname Wadzinski also witnessed changes, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, at 95.95%, a number that slightly decreased to 94.63% in 2010. There was no data available for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities for both years. Hispanic representation went from 1.62% in 2000 to being unrecorded in 2010, whereas American Indian and Alaskan Native representation saw a decrease of 12.96% from 1.62% to 1.41%. Notably, the category of two or more races was recorded in 2010 with 2.26%, but had no presence in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.95% | 94.63% | -1.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.62% | 1.41% | -12.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |