Explore the Family Name Wilkosz
The meaning of Wilkosz
Polish: derivative of Wilk. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zbigniew, Henryk.
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How common is the last name Wilkosz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wilkosz saw a marginal shift between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname slipped from 60,887 in 2000 to 63,373 in 2010, marking a decrease of about 4.08%. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased slightly from 309 to 315, a growth rate of 1.94%. The proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #63,373 | -4.08% |
| Count | 309 | 315 | 1.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wilkosz
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Wilkosz identified as White. This group represented 98.38% in 2000, increasing slightly to 98.73% in 2010. In 2000, 1.62% identified as Hispanic, but there was no reportable data for this category in 2010. There were no reported instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native, or those claiming two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.38% | 98.73% | 0.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |