Explore the Family Name Zebrowski
The meaning of Zebrowski
Polish (Żebrowski): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Żebry, in Masovian and Podlaskie voivodeships, named with Polish żebro ‘rib’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jozef, Andrzej, Eugeniusz, Maciek, Piotr, Tomasz, Witold, Zigmund.
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How common is the last name Zebrowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zebrowski saw a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 14,958th most common surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 16,519th. The actual count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 1,813 in 2000 to 1,739 in 2010, representing a drop of 4.08%. Additionally, the proportion of people named Zebrowski per 100,000 citizens fell by 11.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,958 | #16,519 | -10.44% |
| Count | 1,813 | 1,739 | -4.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.59 | -11.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zebrowski
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zebrowski, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the data shows that the majority of those bearing this name identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 96.19% in 2000 to 94.88% in 2010. Notably, the percentage of Zebrowskis identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 126.26% during the same period. There was also a smaller growth in the percentage identifying as Black, up 10.64%. However, no changes were observed among Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.19% | 94.88% | -1.36% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 2.24% | 126.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.09% | -9.92% |
| Black | 0.94% | 1.04% | 10.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |