Explore the Family Name Wilensky
The meaning of Wilensky
Altered form of Polish and Jewish (from Poland) Wileński, or Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Vilensky: habitational name for someone from the Lithuanian city of Vilnius (called Wilno in Polish, Vilna in Russian). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Heshy, Isadore, Moshe, Uri.
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How common is the last name Wilensky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wilensky has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29696 and dropped to 33810 in 2010, a decline of 13.85%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a reduction from 748 in 2000 to 673 in 2010, representing a 10.03% decrease. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 17.86%, going from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,696 | #33,810 | -13.85% |
| Count | 748 | 673 | -10.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.23 | -17.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wilensky
In terms of ethnicity distribution, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Wilensky surname identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease in this group from 95.45% in 2000 to 93.91% in 2010. However, there has been a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races. Hispanic representation grew by 45.79%, from 2.14% in 2000 to 3.12% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also increased by 39.25%, going from 1.07% in 2000 to 1.49% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black also showed a modest increase, from 0.80% to 0.89%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 93.91% | -1.61% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 3.12% | 45.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 1.49% | 39.25% |
| Black | 0.8% | 0.89% | 11.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |