Explore the Family Name Zakowski
The meaning of Zakowski
Polish (Żakowski): habitational name for someone from any of many places in Poland called Żaków, Żakowo, or Żakowice. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Thadeus.
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How common is the last name Zakowski in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zakowski has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 58,397th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to being the 60,045th most common surname in the United States, representing a change of -2.82%. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Zakowski surname increased from 325 in 2000 to 336 in 2010, demonstrating a growth of 3.38%. However, the proportion of the Zakowski surname per 100,000 people decreased by 8.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #60,045 | -2.82% |
| Count | 325 | 336 | 3.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zakowski
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Zakowski surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, 99.08% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which declined slightly to 97.62% in 2010, marking a change of -1.47%. There were no recorded instances of the Zakowski surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010. The recorded data does not show any Zakowskis identifying as two or more races either.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.08% | 97.62% | -1.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |