Explore the Family Name Wojtkowski
The meaning of Wojtkowski
Polish: habitational name for someone from a place called Wojtkowice in Podlaskie Voivodeship, Wojtkowa in Podkarpackie Voivodeship, or Wojtków in Opole Voivodeship. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Tadeusz, Andrzej, Boguslaw, Gerzy, Jacek, Lucyna, Maciej, Tomasz, Zigmund.
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How common is the last name Wojtkowski in the United States?
The surname Wojtkowski, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, showed a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it stood at rank 51,809 among American surnames, but by 2010, it had risen to the rank of 49,723, reflecting a growth of about 4.03%. The count of individuals bearing the surname Wojtkowski also witnessed an increase from 377 in 2000 to 422 in 2010, marking a rise of roughly 11.94%. However, its proportion per 100,000 residents remained static at 0.14 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #49,723 | 4.03% |
| Count | 377 | 422 | 11.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wojtkowski
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of Wojtkowskis were identified as White, with percentages reaching nearly total dominance at 99.20% in 2000 and slightly less at 98.34% in 2010. This indicates a negligible reduction of about 0.87% in a span of ten years. Meanwhile, the census recorded no Wojtkowskis with reported ethnic identities as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either 2000 or 2010. Additionally, there was no record of Wojtkowskis identifying as two or more races in these census periods. Any other ethnic information was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.2% | 98.34% | -0.87% |
| 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% |