Explore the Family Name Zakrzewski
The meaning of Zakrzewski
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of many places in Poland called Zakrzewo or Zakrzów (named with za ‘beyond’ + krzew ‘thicket, bush’), or, alternatively, a topographic name for someone who lived ‘beyond the bush’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Bronislaus, Cecylia, Dariusz, Halina, Henryk, Jacek, Janusz, Radoslaw, Slawomir, Stanislaw, Stas.
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How common is the last name Zakrzewski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zakrzewski has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 13,648 in 2000 to 14,739 in 2010, representing a 7.99% decline. Furthermore, the total count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 1.13%, from 2,039 in 2000 to 2,016 in 2010. This resulted in a decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.76 in 2000 to 0.68 in 2010, marking a 10.53% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,648 | #14,739 | -7.99% |
| Count | 2,039 | 2,016 | -1.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.68 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zakrzewski
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Zakrzewski surname identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.65% of individuals with this surname identified as White, a figure that slightly decreased to 96.58% by 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in individuals who identified as Hispanic (60.22%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (30.61%), albeit from a much smaller base. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races also increased by 33.78%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.65% | 96.58% | -1.1% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 1.49% | 60.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0.74% | 0.99% | 33.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0.64% | 30.61% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |