Explore the Family Name Wesoloski
The meaning of Wesoloski
Americanized form of Polish Wesołowski (see Wesolowski).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wesoloski in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wesoloski has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, Wesoloski ranked as the 50,055th most popular surname in the United States; however, by 2010, it had fallen to 52,736th place, representing a decline of 5.36 percent. The number of individuals bearing this surname remained steady at 393 over the same period. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population also decreased by 13.33 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #52,736 | -5.36% |
| Count | 393 | 393 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wesoloski
The census data also reveals insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wesoloski. Between the years 2000 and 2010, there was no recorded change in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations carrying the surname. However, there was a minor decrease in the ethnic identity of White individuals with the surname Wesoloski, dropping slightly from 97.71 percent to 97.46 percent. Remarkably, there was a complete decline in the Hispanic demographic, moving from 1.27 percent in 2000 to 0 percent in 2010. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.71% | 97.46% | -0.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |