Explore the Family Name Wodarski
The meaning of Wodarski
Polish: 1. possibly a dialect variant of Włodarski (see Wlodarski). 2. nickname from Polish wodarz ‘waterman’, with the addition of the suffix -ski. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Czeslaw, Ignatius, Zigmond.
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How common is the last name Wodarski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Wodarski' experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,174 in popularity, and by 2010, it had dropped to 54,296 - a change of -4.07. However, the actual count of individuals with the Wodarski surname increased slightly from 374 in 2000 to 380 in 2010, marking a 1.6% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people also dipped slightly from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #54,296 | -4.07% |
| Count | 374 | 380 | 1.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wodarski
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the 'Wodarski' surname identify as White, with a minor decrease of -0.21 from 95.99% in 2000 to 95.79% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more races dropped significantly from 2.67% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were small increases in representation for Hispanic (from 0% to 1.32%) and Black (from 0% to 1.84%). There were no identified Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 95.79% | -0.21% |
| Black | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.67% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |