Explore the Family Name Zarnowski
The meaning of Zarnowski
Polish (Żarnowski): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Żarnowo or Żarnów, named with Polish żarna ‘quern, hand mill’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Dariusz, Grzegorz.
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How common is the last name Zarnowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zarnowski has seen a slight drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 60,230th in popularity but fell to 64,559th in 2010, a decrease of 7.19 percent. The count of individuals with this surname similarly decreased from 313 in 2000 to 308 in 2010, representing a 1.6 percent drop. The proportion of individuals with the Zarnowski surname per 100,000 people also saw a decline from 0.12 to 0.1 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #64,559 | -7.19% |
| Count | 313 | 308 | -1.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zarnowski
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the Zarnowski surname identify as White, although there was a small decrease in this group from 96.17 percent in 2000 to 94.48 percent in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic increased by 22.26 percent, rising from 3.19 percent in 2000 to 3.9 percent in 2010. There were no recorded changes for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 94.48% | -1.76% |
| Hispanic | 3.19% | 3.9% | 22.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |