Explore the Family Name Woloszyn
The meaning of Woloszyn
Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Wołoszyn): from an Ukrainian ethnic or habitational name for someone from Wallachia (see Voloshin). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Alicja, Bronislaw, Grazyna, Tadeusz, Zbigniew, Zigmunt.
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How common is the last name Woloszyn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Woloszyn increased between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname rose from 29,932 in 2000 to 29,550 in 2010, showing an improvement of 1.28%. In terms of counts, there were 740 individuals with the surname Woloszyn in 2000, which increased to 798 by 2010, marking a growth of 7.84%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.27 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,932 | #29,550 | 1.28% |
| Count | 740 | 798 | 7.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woloszyn
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Woloszyn, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly, the surname is associated with White ethnicity, representing 96.89% in 2000 and 94.74% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic representation from 1.08% in 2000 to 3.01% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group also saw a rise from 1.35% to 1.63%, while those identifying with two or more races saw a slight decrease from 0.68% to 0.63%. The percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native identities were either negligible or suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 94.74% | -2.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 3.01% | 178.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.35% | 1.63% | 20.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 0.63% | -7.35% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |