Explore the Family Name Wasniewski
The meaning of Wasniewski
Polish (Waśniewski): habitational name for someone from Waśniewo in Masovian Voivodeship or Waśniów in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship.
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How common is the last name Wasniewski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wasniewski saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 71,808th among all surnames, with a count of 253 instances per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had improved slightly to 71,042nd and the count had risen by 8.7% to 275 instances per 100,000 people. Despite these changes, the proportion of the population with this surname remained steady at 0.09 per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #71,042 | 1.07% |
| Count | 253 | 275 | 8.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wasniewski
The ethnic identity associated with the Wasniewski surname, as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, 97.23% of those with the Wasniewski surname identified as White, and this figure dropped only marginally to 96.73% in 2010. In 2000, 1.98% identified as belonging to two or more races, but by 2010, no Wasniewskis identified as multiracial. The census data did not indicate any individuals with the Wasniewski surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.23% | 96.73% | -0.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |