Explore the Family Name Wilczynski
The meaning of Wilczynski
Polish (Wilczyński): habitational name for someone from any of several places called Wilczyn, Wilczyna, or Wilczyno, named with Polish wilk ‘wolf’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bogdan, Dariusz, Eugeniusz, Ireneusz, Jerzy, Kazimier, Lucyna, Piotr, Ryszard, Tomasz, Wincenty.
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How common is the last name Wilczynski in the United States?
The surname Wilczynski ranked 18,077th in popularity according to the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census, and dropped slightly to 19,200th place in 2010, marking a decrease of 6.21%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a slight decline, from 1,422 in 2000 to 1,414 in 2010. This indicates a decrease of 0.56%, or roughly one in every 200 people bearing this surname. The proportion of Wilczynskis per 100,000 people dropped by 9.43% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,077 | #19,200 | -6.21% |
| Count | 1,422 | 1,414 | -0.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.48 | -9.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wilczynski
In terms of ethnicity, the Wilczynski surname is predominantly associated with White individuals, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, an overwhelming 96.77% of Wilczynskis identified as White, a figure that declined marginally to 95.90% in 2010. The representation within the Hispanic community, however, has seen a substantial increase, rising from 1.76% in 2000 to 3.04% in 2010, marking a growth of 72.73%. Individuals identifying as two or more races have decreased from 1.20% to 0.71% over the decade. Data for the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories was either suppressed or showed no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 95.9% | -0.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 3.04% | 72.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 0.71% | -40.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |