Explore the Family Name Walkowiak
The meaning of Walkowiak
Polish: 1. patronymic from the personal name Walek. 2. habitational name from a place called Walków in Łódź Voivodeship.
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How common is the last name Walkowiak in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Walkowiak has seen a slight decrease in popularity in recent years. In 2000, Walkowiak was ranked 22,143 in popularity and by 2010, it had fallen to 23,205, a decrease of 4.8%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 1,089 in 2000 to 1,099 in 2010, indicating a growth of 0.92%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a minor drop from 0.4 to 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,143 | #23,205 | -4.8% |
| Count | 1,089 | 1,099 | 0.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.37 | -7.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Walkowiak
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the surname Walkowiak identify as White, with an insignificant increase from 97.43% in 2000 to 97.54% in 2010. There's been a minimal decrease in those identifying as two or more ethnicities from 0.83% to 0.82%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased more significantly, going from 1.38% in 2000 to 1.18% in 2010, marking a 14.49% drop. No significant data is associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.43% | 97.54% | 0.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 1.18% | -14.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 0.82% | -1.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |