Explore the Family Name Zurawski
The meaning of Zurawski
Polish (Żurawski): derivative of the nickname Żuraw (see Zuraw). Alternatively, a habitational name for someone from any of many places called Żuraw in Łódź and Silesian voivodeships or Żurawia in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, named with the same nickname or with vocabulary word żuraw ‘crane’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bogdan, Casimir, Darek, Dariusz, Jacek, Janina, Jerzy, Kazimierz, Lech, Tadeusz, Zdzislaw, Zofia.
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How common is the last name Zurawski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zurawski has seen a slight shift in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked the 18034th most popular surname, while in 2010, it dropped to the 18423rd position, indicating a decrease of 2.16%. However, despite this minor drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Zurawski surname actually increased from 1426 in 2000 to 1503 in 2010, a growth rate of 5.4%. The proportion per 100k population also decreased by 3.77%, going from 0.53 to 0.51 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,034 | #18,423 | -2.16% |
| Count | 1,426 | 1,503 | 5.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.51 | -3.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zurawski
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Zurawski surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows very little change between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Zurawskis identified as White, with percentages hovering around 97.69% in 2000 and 97.67% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw an increase from 0.70% in 2000 to 1.20% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races saw a decrease from 1.05% to 0.60%. There were no Zurawskis who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but this changed to 0.40% in 2010. The percentage of Black Zurawskis dropped from 0.35% to zero, and there were no American Indian and Alaskan Native Zurawskis recorded for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.69% | 97.67% | -0.02% |
| Hispanic | 0.7% | 1.2% | 71.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 0.6% | -42.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |
| Black | 0.35% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |