Explore the Family Name Zajkowski
The meaning of Zajkowski
Polish: habitational name for someone from a place called Zajki in Podlaskie Voivodeship. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Wieslaw, Bronislaw, Casimir, Janusz, Jerzy, Kazimerz, Kazimierz, Krystyna, Miroslaw, Tadeusz, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Zajkowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zajkowski saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the name was at 42,056 but it improved to 41,038 by 2010, marking a 2.42% change. The total count of individuals carrying the name also rose from 486 in 2000 to 531 in 2010, showing a 9.26% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,056 | #41,038 | 2.42% |
| Count | 486 | 531 | 9.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zajkowski
The ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Zajkowski also shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority, with percentages increasing from 95.88% in 2000 to 96.99% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as having two or more races decreased significantly from 2.67% in 2000 to 0.94% in 2010. A new development in 2010 was the appearance of individuals identifying as Hispanic, accounting for 1.32% of the population with the Zajkowski surname. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.88% | 96.99% | 1.16% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.67% | 0.94% | -64.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |