Explore the Family Name Wolski
The meaning of Wolski
1. Polish and Jewish (from Poland): habitational name for someone from one of many places called Wola, named in Latin as libera villa ‘free village’, i.e. a settlement which was awarded liberty or relieved from certain duties. This surname is also found in Germany. 2. Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name for someone from any of several places in Belarus called Volya (Polish Wola; see 1 above) or Volka (Polish Wólka). Compare Wolsky. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Irena, Kazimierz, Dariusz, Jacek, Janusz, Jerzy, Krystyna, Miroslaw, Piotr, Wladyslaw, Wojciech, Zygmund.
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How common is the last name Wolski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wolski has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 13,820th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 15,033rd spot, a decline of roughly 8.78%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly during this time period, from 2,008 people in 2000 to 1,965 people in 2010, marking a 2.14% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of Wolskis per 100,000 people fell by 9.46%, from 0.74 to 0.67.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,820 | #15,033 | -8.78% |
| Count | 2,008 | 1,965 | -2.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.67 | -9.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wolski
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Wolski surname identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 0.86% over the decade. Hispanic representation within the Wolski surname increased significantly by 44.03%, even though it remained a small overall portion of the total. There was also an increase among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more ethnicities, with increases of 38.18% and 17% respectively. No Wolskis identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.66% | 95.83% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.93% | 44.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.17% | 17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.76% | 38.18% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |