Explore the Family Name Wojtkowiak
The meaning of Wojtkowiak
Polish: patronymic from the personal name Wojtek, a pet form of Wojciech (see Vojtech).
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How common is the last name Wojtkowiak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wojtkowiak experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 64,934 in popularity, but dropped to 67,747 by 2010, marking a 4.33% decline. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname rose slightly from 286 in 2000 to 291 in 2010, reflecting a 1.75% increase. The proportion of people named Wojtkowiak per 100,000 also saw a decrease, dropping from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.10 in 2010, a 9.09% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #67,747 | -4.33% |
| Count | 286 | 291 | 1.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wojtkowiak
The ethnicity associated with the surname Wojtkowiak, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. The percentage of individuals identifying as White increased from 97.90% in 2000 to 98.63% in 2010, an increment of 0.75%. Meanwhile, there was a substantial shift within the Hispanic group, which went from 1.75% in 2000 to zero in 2010, representing a 100% decrease. No changes were observed in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the data remaining at 0.00% across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.9% | 98.63% | 0.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |