Explore the Family Name Yankowski
The meaning of Yankowski
Americanized form of Polish Jankowski.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yankowski in the United States?
The surname Yankowski has seen a shift in its popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the surname was ranked 35,666 in terms of popularity in the United States but by 2010, it had slipped to rank 41,164, a decrease of 15.42%. The number of individuals with this surname also declined from 596 in 2000 to 529 in 2010, marking an 11.24% drop. Additionally, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 18.18% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,666 | #41,164 | -15.42% |
| Count | 596 | 529 | -11.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.18 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yankowski
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Yankowski surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we see that overwhelmingly, individuals identify as White. In 2000, 97.99% identified as White and slightly less, 97.16%, identified as such in 2010, a modest decrease of 0.85%. The census reported no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years. However, there was a notable change in the Hispanic population, rising from 0 in 2000 to 1.70% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races were recorded at 1.01% in 2000, but this figure was suppressed in the 2010 census for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.99% | 97.16% | -0.85% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |