Explore the Family Name Walkowski
The meaning of Walkowski
Polish: 1. habitational name for someone from a place called Walkowice in Greater Poland Voivodeship, or Walków, in Łódź Voivodeship. Alternatively, a derivative of the personal name Walek. 2. (Wałkowski): habitational name for someone from Wałków in Greater Poland Voivodeship, Wałkowa in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, or Wałkowiska in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Wlodzimierz, Zbigniew. German Florian, Hedwig.
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How common is the last name Walkowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Walkowski has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Walkowski was ranked 36,045 in popularity and had 588 bearers in the United States. By 2010, although the count of individuals with this surname remained almost the same at 587, its rank had slipped to 37,848, indicating a 5% decrease in popularity. The proportion of bearers per 100,000 people also experienced a decline of 9.09%, from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,045 | #37,848 | -5% |
| Count | 588 | 587 | -0.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Walkowski
Regarding the ethnic identity of the Walkowski surname holders, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 96.09% of Walkowskis reported their ethnicity as White, and by 2010, this percentage marginally increased to 96.25%. Notably, the Census reported an emergence of Hispanic identification among Walkowskis, shifting from 0% in 2000 to 1.19% in 2010. There was also a decrease in those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 2.38% to 1.53% over the same period. Meanwhile, the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained negligible or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.09% | 96.25% | 0.17% |
| Two or More Races | 2.38% | 1.53% | -35.71% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |