Explore the Family Name Wojciechowicz
The meaning of Wojciechowicz
Polish: patronymic from the personal name Wojciech (see Vojtech).
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How common is the last name Wojciechowicz in the United States?
The surname Wojciechowicz held the rank of 75,938 in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from the year 2000, and moved slightly to 76,029 in 2010, indicating a marginal decrease in popularity by 0.12%. The count of individuals with this surname increased by 7.2% during this decade, from 236 in 2000 to 253 in 2010. However, the proportion of people named Wojciechowicz per 100,000 remained constant at 0.09 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #76,029 | -0.12% |
| Count | 236 | 253 | 7.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wojciechowicz
In terms of ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there was an almost exclusive association of the Wojciechowicz surname with white ethnicity. In 2000, 96.19% of people with this surname identified as white, which decreased slightly to 95.26% in 2010. A small percentage, 2.54%, identified as Hispanic in 2000, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. Interestingly, the data showed a rise in those identifying with two or more races, from zero in 2000 to 2.77% in 2010. There were no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.19% | 95.26% | -0.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |