Explore the Family Name Wasilewski
The meaning of Wasilewski
Polish: habitational name for someone from Wasilew in Masovian Voivodeship, named with the personal name Wasil. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Krzysztof, Piotr, Andrzej, Bogdan, Bronislaw, Dorota, Eugeniusz, Jacek, Jadwiga, Janina, Jozef, Kazimierz.
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How common is the last name Wasilewski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wasilewski dropped slightly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Wasilewski was the 12,654th most popular surname in the United States with a count of 2,242 individuals bearing it. However, by 2010, it had fallen to the 13,736th position with a decrease of 8.55% in rank and a count of 2,204, reflecting a -1.69% change. The proportion per 100k also dropped by -9.64%, going from 0.83 to 0.75 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,654 | #13,736 | -8.55% |
| Count | 2,242 | 2,204 | -1.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.83 | 0.75 | -9.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wasilewski
The ethnic identity associated with the Wasilewski surname has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of individuals with this last name identified as White, increasing slightly from 95.81% in 2000 to 96.32% in 2010, there were notable shifts among other ethnic groups. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled from 0.27% to 0.45%, while the number of people claiming two or more races decreased by more than half from 2.05% to 0.95%. There was a slight increase in the Hispanic representation from 1.65% to 1.95%. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.81% | 96.32% | 0.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 1.95% | 18.18% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 0.95% | -53.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.27% | 0.45% | 66.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |