Explore the Family Name Warshawsky
The meaning of Warshawsky
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from the city of Warsaw (Polish Warszawa), which became the capital of Poland at the end of the 16th century, after the destruction of Kraków by fire. 2. Americanized form of Polish Warszawski, a cognate of 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meyer, Ari, Hyman.
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How common is the last name Warshawsky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Warshawsky showed a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 48,109, while in 2010 it dropped to 52,267, marking an 8.64% decrease. The count also decreased from 413 in 2000 to 397 in 2010, reflecting a 3.87% drop. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 13.33%, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,109 | #52,267 | -8.64% |
| Count | 413 | 397 | -3.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Warshawsky
The ethnicity associated with the surname Warshawsky has shown some changes as well based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as white decreased slightly from 96.37% in 2000 to 95.72% in 2010. There was no change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black, with the percentage remaining at zero in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was notable growth in the Hispanic demographic, which increased by 39.31% from 1.45% in 2000 to 2.02% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those reporting two or more races also grew from 1.94% in 2000 to 2.02% in 2010, indicating an increase of 4.12%. There was no data available for American Indian and Alaskan Native, hence the percentage remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.37% | 95.72% | -0.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 2.02% | 4.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 2.02% | 39.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |