Explore the Family Name Walinski
The meaning of Walinski
Polish: 1. habitational name for someone from a place called Walinia (now Valinė, Lithuania), Waliny in Masovian Voivodeship, Walinna in Lublin Voivodeship, or Walne in Podlaskie Voivodeship. 2. alternatively, perhaps a derivative of the personal name Wal, Wala, a pet form of Walenty (see Valentine) or Wawrzyniec (see Lawrence). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Ludwik.
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How common is the last name Walinski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Walinski has seen a notable decline within the ten-year period from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Walinski was ranked as the 54,269th most common surname in the United States, however, by 2010, it had dropped to the 61,745th rank, representing a decrease of 13.78%. The total count of individuals with the Walinski surname also decreased from 356 in 2000 to 325 in 2010, marking an 8.71% drop. Consequently, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100k people fell by 15.38% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,269 | #61,745 | -13.78% |
| Count | 356 | 325 | -8.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Walinski
The ethnicity associated with the surname Walinski also experienced some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the Walinski surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 92.70% in 2000 to 90.77% in 2010. However, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 25.19%, rising from 3.93% in 2000 to 4.92% in 2010. The percentage of individuals with the Walinski surname who identified as belonging to two or more races also increased, albeit modestly, from 2.81% in 2000 to 3.08% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.7% | 90.77% | -2.08% |
| Hispanic | 3.93% | 4.92% | 25.19% |
| Two or More Races | 2.81% | 3.08% | 9.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |