Explore the Family Name Wiercinski
The meaning of Wiercinski
Polish (Wierciński): habitational name for someone from Wiercień in Podlaskie Voivodeship, named with wiercić ‘to pester somebody’, or ‘fidget’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bogdan, Irek, Jerzy, Kazimierz, Lucjan, Miroslaw, Pawel. German Alfons, Florian.
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How common is the last name Wiercinski in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wiercinski has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the rank for this surname was 60390, but by 2010, it had improved to 59017, marking a change of 2.27%. The count, or the number of people with this surname, also increased from 312 in 2000 to 343 in 2010, a growth of 9.94%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #59,017 | 2.27% |
| Count | 312 | 343 | 9.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiercinski
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the name Wiercinski, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. In 2000, 96.15% of those with this surname identified as White, and this percentage rose slightly to 97.38% in 2010, indicating a change of 1.28%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped significantly from 3.53% in 2000 to 0.00% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Wiercinski surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 97.38% | 1.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.53% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |