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

Adamowski, 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 Adamowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adamowski in America

Adamowski is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adamowski surname appeared 185 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 Adamowski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adamowski 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 Adamowski

The surname Adamowski is of Polish origin, with its roots dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the personal name Adam, which itself has Hebrew origins, meaning "earth" or "man of the earth." The suffix "-owski" is a common Polish patronymic, indicating "son of."

Adamowski was initially found in regions of central and eastern Poland, where it first emerged as a surname among noble families. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 14th century, appearing in various historical documents and records from that period.

One notable early reference to the Adamowski name can be found in the Metryka Koronna, a collection of records from the Polish Crown Chancery, which dates back to the 15th century. This document contains entries related to individuals bearing the Adamowski surname, providing insights into their activities and positions within the Polish society of that era.

In the 16th century, the Adamowski family gained prominence in the region of Masovia, where they owned large estates and held influential positions within the local nobility. One prominent figure from this time was Jan Adamowski (1548-1629), a respected military commander who served under King Sigismund III Vasa during the Polish-Swedish War.

The 17th century saw the rise of another notable Adamowski, Michał Adamowski (1638-1701), who was a renowned poet and playwright. His works, including the play "Żywot Człowieka Poczciwego" (The Life of an Honest Man), were widely acclaimed and contributed to the cultural heritage of the Polish Renaissance.

During the 18th century, the Adamowski family continued to hold influential roles within the Polish nobility. One such figure was Franciszek Adamowski (1720-1785), who served as a voivode (provincial governor) in the region of Kalisz and was known for his efforts in promoting education and cultural development in the area.

As the centuries passed, the Adamowski surname spread beyond Poland, with many individuals bearing this name emigrating to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. Nonetheless, the name remains deeply rooted in its Polish heritage, carrying a rich history and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adamowski

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

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

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