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

Abramowski, 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 Abramowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abramowski in America

Abramowski is the 64559th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abramowski surname appeared 308 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 Abramowski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abramowski 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 Abramowski

The surname Abramowski is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Slavic given name "Abraham," which in turn comes from the Hebrew name "Avraham," meaning "father of many." The suffix "-owski" is a common Polish patronymic, indicating a familial connection to the progenitor Abraham.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abramowski can be found in the Metryka Koronna, a collection of official documents from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, dating back to the late 16th century. Entries in these records suggest that the Abramowski family originated from the region of Wielkopolska, in western Poland.

The Abramowski name also appears in various church registers and land ownership records from the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly in the areas around the cities of Poznan and Gniezno. These documents provide valuable insights into the history and spread of the Abramowski family across different regions of Poland.

In the 19th century, notable individuals bearing the Abramowski surname include Jan Abramowski (1783-1858), a Polish landowner and nobleman from the Kalisz region, and Feliks Abramowski (1835-1912), a Polish philosopher and social activist who advocated for cooperative economic models.

Another prominent figure was Stanislaw Abramowski (1857-1938), a Polish educator and writer who played a significant role in promoting literacy and education reforms in the early 20th century. His works, such as "The Struggle for Education" and "The Alphabet of the Polish Nation," had a lasting impact on the development of modern Polish education.

In the realm of arts and culture, Waclaw Abramowski (1887-1962) was a renowned Polish painter and graphic artist, known for his vibrant depictions of landscapes and cityscapes. His works can be found in various museums and galleries across Poland.

Lastly, Kazimierz Abramowski (1913-1983) was a Polish writer and journalist who documented the experiences of Polish civilians during World War II. His memoir, "Zapiski z Powstania Warszawskiego" (Notes from the Warsaw Uprising), provides a firsthand account of the struggles and resilience of the people of Warsaw during the uprising against German occupation.

These are just a few examples of individuals who carried the Abramowski surname throughout history, each contributing to the rich tapestry of Polish culture, literature, art, and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abramowski

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

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 Abramowski 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 Abramowski 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 Abramowski was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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