Explore the Family Name Zoltowski

The meaning of Zoltowski

Polish (Żółtowski): habitational name for someone from Żółtowo in Masovian Voivodeship, named with żółty ‘yellow’. Some characteristic forenames: German Aloysius.

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How common is the last name Zoltowski in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zoltowski has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname rose from 57,705 to 54,990, indicating a growth rate of 4.7%. In terms of count, the number of individuals with the Zoltowski surname expanded from 330 in 2000 to 374 in 2010, exhibiting a significant growth of 13.33%. Moreover, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 has also grown by 8.33%, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#57,705#54,9904.7%
Count33037413.33%
Proportion per 100k0.120.138.33%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zoltowski

Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zoltowski, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly linked to White ethnicity. However, there has been a slight decrease of 1.61% in this link, moving from 94.85% in 2000 to 93.32% in 2010. During the same period, the connection between the Zoltowski surname and Hispanic ethnicity increased by 32.14%, shifting from 3.64% in 2000 to 4.81% in 2010. There were no recorded connections with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.

20002010Change
White94.85%93.32%-1.61%
Hispanic3.64%4.81%32.14%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%