Explore the Family Name Zolnowski
The meaning of Zolnowski
Polish (Żołnowski): habitational name for someone from Żołnowo in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship. Alternatively, a derivative of the personal name Żołna (from Old Polish żołna ‘woodpecker’).
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How common is the last name Zolnowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zolnowski has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 69,201 and by 2010, it dropped to rank 74,826, reflecting an 8.13% decrease. The total count of individuals with the Zolnowski surname also dipped slightly from 265 in 2000 to 258 in 2010, representing a 2.64% decrease. As a proportion per 100,000 people, this surname also saw a 10% drop from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #74,826 | -8.13% |
| Count | 265 | 258 | -2.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zolnowski
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the Zolnowski surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a nearly exclusive White ethnic identity. In 2000, 96.98% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 95.74% in 2010. There were no reported instances of Zolnowskis identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 95.74% | -1.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |