Find out how popular the last name Abramowicz is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Abramowicz.

Abramowicz, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Abramowicz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abramowicz in America

Abramowicz is the 95545th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abramowicz surname appeared 191 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Abramowicz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abramowicz to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Abramowicz

The surname Abramowicz is of Polish origin, deriving from the personal name Abraham, which has Hebrew roots. The name Abraham is a combination of the Hebrew words 'av' meaning 'father' and 'raman' meaning 'exalted'. Abramowicz is a Polish patronymic surname, indicating a person as the son or descendant of Abraham.

The earliest recorded instances of the Abramowicz name can be traced back to the 16th century in various regions of Poland. It is believed that the name originated among Jewish communities in Poland, as the name Abraham was commonly used among Polish Jews during that time period. The surname then spread as Jewish families migrated to other parts of Europe and beyond.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Abramowicz was Szymon Abramowicz, a prominent Polish-Jewish scholar and writer who lived in the late 16th century. He authored several works on Jewish law and philosophy, contributing significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another notable figure was Józef Abramowicz, a Polish military officer who fought in the Kościuszko Uprising against Russian rule in 1794. He played a crucial role in leading rebel forces and was later captured and imprisoned by the Russians.

In the 19th century, the Abramowicz name gained prominence in the world of literature. Bronisława Abramowicz (1832-1912) was a celebrated Polish writer and poet, known for her works depicting the struggles of women in Polish society.

During the 20th century, the Abramowicz surname was carried by several influential figures in various fields. Leon Abramowicz (1888-1976) was a prominent Polish-American architect who designed numerous buildings in New York City, including the Mount Sinai Hospital and several synagogues.

Lastly, Jerzy Abramowicz (1919-2004) was a renowned Polish physicist and scientist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics. He was a professor at the University of Warsaw and a member of the Polish Academy of Sciences.

While the Abramowicz surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. The name continues to carry a rich history and heritage, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abramowicz

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Abramowicz.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Abramowicz was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Abramowicz has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Abramowicz was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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