Explore the Family Name Wierzbowski
The meaning of Wierzbowski
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of the many places in Poland called Wierzbowo, named with wierzba ‘willow’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Wieslaw, Bogdan, Boleslaw, Halina, Stanislaw, Zygmunt. German Erwin.
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How common is the last name Wierzbowski in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wierzbowski saw a marginal decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, shifting from 55,237 to 56,073. This represents a -1.51% change. However, the count of people with this surname increased slightly in the same period, from 348 to 365. This equates to a growth rate of about 4.89%. The proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 7.69%, going from 0.13 to 0.12 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #56,073 | -1.51% |
| Count | 348 | 365 | 4.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wierzbowski
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, almost all bearers of the Wierzbowski surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 98.56% in 2000 to 95.89% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within this surname increased to 2.47% in 2010, up from 0% in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, there were no individuals who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.56% | 95.89% | -2.71% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |