Explore the Family Name Zuchowski
The meaning of Zuchowski
Polish (Żuchowski): habitational name for someone from Żuchowo in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship or Żuchowice in Łódź Voivodeship, named with the nickname Żuch (from Old Polish żuchać ‘to chew’). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Mieczyslaw, Wieslaw.
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How common is the last name Zuchowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zuchowski experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 25,430th most popular surname, but by 2010, it fell to the 26,549th spot. This represents a modest decline of 4.4%. However, the actual number of individuals with this surname remained relatively steady, with only a negligible increase of 0.44%, from 914 to 918. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also saw a reduction from 0.34 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,430 | #26,549 | -4.4% |
| Count | 914 | 918 | 0.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zuchowski
Looking at the ethnicity tied to the surname Zuchowski, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is largely associated with people of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 97.48% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, although this decreased slightly to 95.42% by 2010. There was a small but notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.20% to 1.85% over the decade. Interestingly, there was a significant percentage growth among those identifying with two or more races, increasing by 163.64% from 2000 to 2010, albeit from a small base. The Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories all reported no change for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 95.42% | -2.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.85% | 54.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 1.74% | 163.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |