Explore the Family Name Wojtowicz
The meaning of Wojtowicz
Polish: 1. patronymic from a pet form of the personal name Wojciech (see Vojtech). 2. patronymic from the status name wójt ‘village headman’, a borrowing of German Vogt. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Jacek, Janina, Ryszard, Stanislaw, Beata, Boguslaw, Czeslaw, Dorota, Ewa, Grzegorz, Halina.
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How common is the last name Wojtowicz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wojtowicz has seen some changes over time. In the year 2000, it was ranked 12,711 in terms of popularity and this fell slightly to a ranking of 13,073 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 2.85%. Despite this fall in rank, the number of people with this surname actually increased from 2,231 in 2000 to 2,349 in 2010, constituting a growth of 5.29%. However, as a proportion of every 100k people, the frequency of the surname Wojtowicz decreased slightly from 0.83 to 0.8, marking a decline of 3.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,711 | #13,073 | -2.85% |
| Count | 2,231 | 2,349 | 5.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.83 | 0.8 | -3.61% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wojtowicz
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts for the surname Wojtowicz. In 2000, almost all (97.4%) individuals with this surname identified as White, and this percentage saw a slight decrease to 96.21% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly from 0.22% to 0.64%. Individuals identifying as part of two or more races fell marginally from 0.85% to 0.81%. The Hispanic community also experienced growth, going from 1.26% in 2000 to 2.13% in 2010. Those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 96.21% | -1.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 2.13% | 69.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 0.81% | -4.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.22% | 0.64% | 190.91% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |