Explore the Family Name Zwolinski
The meaning of Zwolinski
Polish (Zwoliński): habitational name for someone from a place called Zwoleń (town in Masovian Voivodeship) or Zwola (several villlages in Masovian, Świętokrzyskie, and Greater Poland voivodeships). These placenames were derived from Old Polish zwolić ‘to choose, to allocate for something; to assent, to agree; to save, to rescue something’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Aleksander, Casimir, Dionizy, Piotr, Wieslaw, Witold, Zdzislaw.
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How common is the last name Zwolinski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zwolinski has demonstrated a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 28,489 and by 2010, it dropped to 29,064, reflecting a decrease of 2.02%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased during this period from 788 to 816, an increase of 3.55%, demonstrating some growth despite a drop in rank. The proportion per 100k people also slightly decreased by about 3.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,489 | #29,064 | -2.02% |
| Count | 788 | 816 | 3.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zwolinski
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the Zwolinski surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of those bearing the name were identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 0.96% over the decade. In 2000, 99.11% identified as White, reducing to 98.16% in 2010. The data suggests a small but noticeable diversification in ethnicity over the years. The percentage identifying as having two or more races dropped from 0.76% in 2000 to 0.61% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no record of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation went from 0% in 2000 to 0.74% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.11% | 98.16% | -0.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 0.61% | -19.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |