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

Bielewicz, 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 Bielewicz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bielewicz in America

Bielewicz is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bielewicz surname appeared 164 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 Bielewicz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bielewicz 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 Bielewicz

The surname BIELEWICZ originated in Poland, most likely from the 15th or 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "bialy", meaning "white", possibly referring to someone with light hair or a fair complexion. The suffix "-wicz" was commonly added to Polish surnames, indicating a patronymic form or "son of".

This name was initially concentrated in the central and eastern regions of Poland, particularly around the towns of Lublin and Bialystok. Some early variations in spelling included Bielewicz, Byelevich, and Bielewycz. The name does not appear in the famous Domesday Book of 1086, as it originated much later in a different part of Europe.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BIELEWICZ name is found in the baptismal records of St. Mary's Church in Krakow, Poland, from the late 16th century. The entry mentions a Jan Bielewicz, born in 1592.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with this surname was Stanislaw Bielewicz (1619-1673), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish War. He was known for his bravery and leadership during the siege of Czestochowa in 1655.

During the 18th century, Katarzyna Bielewicz (1738-1807) was a respected Polish educator and philanthropist. She established several schools and orphanages in the city of Poznan, and her work greatly improved educational opportunities for underprivileged children.

In the 19th century, Józef Bielewicz (1824-1892) was a prominent Polish painter known for his vivid landscapes and scenes of rural life. His works were exhibited across Europe and are now held in various art galleries in Poland.

Another notable figure was Wladyslaw Bielewicz (1869-1945), a Polish engineer and inventor who patented several innovations related to steam engines and locomotive design. He worked for the Polish State Railways and contributed significantly to the development of rail transportation in the country.

Overall, the BIELEWICZ surname has a long and rich history in Poland, with many individuals bearing this name making significant contributions to various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bielewicz

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

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

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