Explore the Family Name Zajaczkowski
The meaning of Zajaczkowski
Polish (Zajączkowski): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Zajączki, Zajączkowo, or Zajączków, named with zajączek, a diminutive of Polish zając ‘hare’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bogumil, Feliks, Grzegorz, Henryk, Jozef, Kazimierz, Maciej, Waclaw. German Dieter.
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How common is the last name Zajaczkowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zajaczkowski has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 56,526 in popularity with a count of 338 representing 0.13 out of every 100k people. By 2010, however, its rank had fallen to 63,373, with only 315 instances of the surname, equating to 0.11 out of every 100k people. This represents a decrease of 12.11% in rank and a 6.8% drop in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #63,373 | -12.11% |
| Count | 338 | 315 | -6.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zajaczkowski
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Zajaczkowski surname are of White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.63% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this figure slightly declined to 97.46% in 2010. A negligible percentage (1.78%) identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but this number dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.63% | 97.46% | -0.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |