Explore the Family Name Wolkow
The meaning of Wolkow
Polish (Wołków): from a possessive derivative of wołek ‘little bullock’ (see Wolek 2). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bronislawa, Wasyl. Scandinavian Helmer.
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How common is the last name Wolkow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wolkow has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wolkow ranked 83,301 in popularity with a count of 210 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 94,730 with only 193 individuals, representing a fall of approximately 8.1%. The proportion of individuals with the Wolkow surname per 100k also decreased by 12.5% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,301 | #94,730 | -13.72% |
| Count | 210 | 193 | -8.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wolkow
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wolkow from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, those identifying as White represented 98.10% of the individuals with the Wolkow surname, but this percentage slightly dropped to 95.34% in 2010. It's interesting to note that in 2010, a small percentage (2.59%) indicated an ethnicity of two or more races, a category that was not reported for this surname in 2000. During both census years, there were no reports of Wolkow bearers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 95.34% | -2.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |