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

Beltowski, 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 Beltowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beltowski in America

Beltowski is the 92358th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beltowski surname appeared 199 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 Beltowski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beltowski 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 Beltowski

The surname Beltowski is of Polish origin, dating back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the region of Belsko, a town located in the southern part of modern-day Poland, near the border with Slovakia. The name itself is derived from the Old Polish word "belty," which means "clear" or "bright," and the suffix "-owski," which is a common Polish patronymic indicating a place of origin or association with a particular location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Beltowski surname can be found in the archives of the Kraków Cathedral, where a certain Jan Beltowski is mentioned as a canon in the year 1412. This suggests that the name was already established and in use among the Polish nobility and clergy during the early 15th century.

In the 16th century, the Beltowski family was prominent in the region of Lesser Poland, where they owned substantial landholdings and played a significant role in local politics and administration. One notable member of the family was Stanislaw Beltowski (c. 1525-1589), who served as a county administrator and was known for his efforts in promoting education and supporting the development of local communities.

The Beltowski surname also has a connection to the historic town of Belsko, which was founded in the 13th century and served as an important trading center along the routes between Poland and Hungary. The town's name is believed to be derived from the same root as the surname, potentially indicating that some early bearers of the name may have originated from this region.

Another prominent figure associated with the Beltowski name was Andrzej Beltowski (1756-1832), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Kościuszko Uprising against the Russian Empire in the late 18th century. He later served as a general in the Polish Legion during the Napoleonic Wars and was recognized for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

In the 19th century, the Beltowski family continued to play a role in Polish society, with members such as Józef Beltowski (1818-1892), a renowned poet and writer who contributed to the development of Polish literature during the Romantic period.

Throughout its history, the Beltowski surname has maintained a strong presence in Poland, with various branches of the family scattered across different regions of the country. While the name may not be as widely recognized on a global scale, it remains an important part of Poland's cultural and historical heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beltowski

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

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

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