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

Baranowski, 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 Baranowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baranowski in America

Baranowski is the 10772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baranowski surname appeared 2,961 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Baranowski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baranowski 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 Baranowski

The surname Baranowski originates from Poland. It is derived from the Polish word 'baran', which means 'ram' or 'sheep'. The surname likely emerged in the medieval period, indicating that the original bearer was a shepherd or worked with sheep in some capacity.

The earliest recorded instances of the Baranowski surname date back to the 16th century in various Polish historical documents and records. One notable example is Jan Baranowski, a Polish nobleman and military commander who lived from 1548 to 1622. He played a significant role in the Polish-Swedish War of 1600-1629.

In the 17th century, the surname appears in the Metryka Koronna, a collection of historical records and documents from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. One entry mentions a Marcin Baranowski, a landowner from the Lublin region, who was involved in a legal dispute over property rights in 1674.

During the 18th century, the Baranowski surname gained prominence in the Polish literary and artistic circles. Franciszek Ksawery Baranowski (1730-1800) was a renowned Polish painter and portraitist, known for his works depicting members of the Polish nobility and clergy.

In the 19th century, the Baranowski surname spread beyond Poland's borders as families emigrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One notable figure was Władysław Baranowski (1856-1920), a Polish-American engineer and bridge builder who contributed to the construction of several iconic bridges in the United States, including the Brooklyn Bridge.

Another notable individual was Jan Baranowski (1879-1940), a Polish military officer and diplomat who served as the Polish ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1934 to 1939. He was arrested and executed by the Soviet authorities during the Katyn Massacre in 1940.

The Baranowski surname continues to be prevalent in Poland and among Polish diaspora communities around the world. It has been borne by numerous individuals throughout history, including writers, artists, scientists, and military figures, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Poland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baranowski

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

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

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