Explore the Family Name Zmijewski
The meaning of Zmijewski
Polish (Żmijewski): habitational name for someone from a place called Żmijewo in Masovian Voivodeship, named with the nickname Żmij, Żmija (from żmija ‘viper’). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Slawomir, Boleslaw, Janusz.
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How common is the last name Zmijewski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zmijewski rose slightly in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 49,471st and climbed to 49,365th in 2010, showing a small increase of 0.21%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 399 to 426, marking a rise of 6.77%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decrease of -6.67%, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #49,365 | 0.21% |
| Count | 399 | 426 | 6.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zmijewski
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Zmijewski surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic group. In 2000, 97.74% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this figure saw a slight increase to 98.83% in 2010. Other ethnic identities like Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no representation amongst people with the Zmijewski surname in both years. There was a minor presence of the Hispanic ethnicity in 2000, accounting for 1.25% of the Zmijewskis, but this number dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.74% | 98.83% | 1.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |