Explore the Family Name Wolanski
The meaning of Wolanski
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Wola or Wolany, named with the personal name Wolan. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zygmunt, Ignacy, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Wolanski in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wolanski has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 41,262 and by 2010, the rank had shifted to 42,094 indicating a -2.02% change. The count of people with this surname, however, increased from 498 in 2000 to 516 in 2010, showing a 3.61% increase. Despite the increase in the count, the proportion per 100k individuals slightly decreased from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,262 | #42,094 | -2.02% |
| Count | 498 | 516 | 3.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wolanski
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most of the individuals with the Wolanski surname identify as White, making up 98.39% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 98.45% by 2010. A small percentage identifies as Hispanic, with a noticeable increase from 1.00% in 2000 to 1.16% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.39% | 98.45% | 0.06% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.16% | 16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |