Explore the Family Name Zawadzki
The meaning of Zawadzki
Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of several places called Zawada or Zawady, in different parts of Poland. The placename is derived from Polish zawada ‘obstacle’. Compare Sawatzki, Sawatzky, and Zawaski. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Maciej, Zbigniew, Andrzej, Casimir, Slawomir, Zygmunt, Bogdan, Grazyna, Ireneusz, Jacek, Janusz, Jerzy.
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How common is the last name Zawadzki in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zawadzki has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 19,908 and dropped slightly to 19,924 in 2010, marking a minimal change of -0.08. However, the number of individuals with the Zawadzki surname increased from 1,248 in 2000 to 1,347 in 2010, showing an increase of 7.93%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.46 during this time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,908 | #19,924 | -0.08% |
| Count | 1,248 | 1,347 | 7.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zawadzki
When examining ethnicity, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some noteworthy shifts over the decade. In both 2000 and 2010, no Zawadzkis identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The majority identified as White, with a slight decrease from 96.71% in 2000 to 96.36% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased significantly by 35%, from 0.80% to 0.52%. The most notable change occurred within the Hispanic population, which saw an increase of 39.06%, growing from 1.92% in 2000 to 2.67% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.71% | 96.36% | -0.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 2.67% | 39.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 0.52% | -35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |