Explore the Family Name Wojtkiewicz
The meaning of Wojtkiewicz
Polish: patronymic from the personal name Wojtek, a pet form of Wojciech (see Vojtech). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Wladyslaw.
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How common is the last name Wojtkiewicz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wojtkiewicz was ranked 49,366 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 50,851 in 2010, marking a 3.01% decrease. Despite this slight decline in rank, the number of instances of the Wojtkiewicz surname increased from 400 in 2000 to 410 in 2010, indicating a 2.5% growth. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a minor reduction from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010, translating to a 6.67% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,366 | #50,851 | -3.01% |
| Count | 400 | 410 | 2.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wojtkiewicz
According to the ethnic identity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, those bearing the surname Wojtkiewicz are overwhelmingly identified as White, accounting for 99.5% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 99.27% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy in both the 2000 and 2010 census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.5% | 99.27% | -0.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |