Explore the Family Name Wolsky
The meaning of Wolsky
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Wolski. 2. Altered form of Polish Wolski.
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How common is the last name Wolsky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wolsky saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 57,252, but it moved up to rank 55,962 by 2010, indicating a change of 2.25. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 333 in 2000 to 366 in 2010, a 9.91% rise. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #55,962 | 2.25% |
| Count | 333 | 366 | 9.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wolsky
Regarding its ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the surname Wolsky is majorly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, 96.10% of the bearers were identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased to 95.08% by 2010. There was no record of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity in 2010, both making up 1.64% of the bearers of the surname Wolsky.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 95.08% | -1.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |