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

Biskup, 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 Biskup surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Biskup in America

Biskup is the 32792nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Biskup surname appeared 700 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 Biskup.

We can also compare 2010 data for Biskup 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 Biskup

The surname "BISKUP" is of Polish origin and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Polish word "biskup," which means "bishop" in English. This suggests that the name may have initially been given to individuals who held religious positions or were associated with the church in some way.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "BISKUP" can be found in medieval Polish records, such as town registers and church documents. One notable example is Jakub Biskup, a merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Tarnow in the late 14th century.

As the name spread across Poland, it evolved into various regional spellings and variations, including "Biskupski," "Biskupczyk," and "Biskupek." These variations often indicated the individual's place of origin or family lineage.

In the 16th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Jan Biskup (1520-1580), a Polish soldier and nobleman who served under King Sigismund II Augustus. Jan Biskup played a significant role in the Polish-Muscovite War and was known for his military achievements.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Wawrzyniec Biskup (1670-1744), a Polish painter and engraver who gained recognition for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and monasteries across Poland.

The name "BISKUP" also appeared in historical records outside of Poland. In the 17th century, Matej Biskup (1639-1689) was a renowned Slovak philosopher and educator who taught at the University of Trnava in modern-day Slovakia.

In the 19th century, Józef Biskup (1810-1876) was a Polish writer and journalist who was actively involved in the Polish independence movement. His works focused on promoting Polish culture and advocating for national sovereignty.

Throughout its history, the surname "BISKUP" has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including clergy, nobility, artists, soldiers, and intellectuals. While its origins can be traced back to the religious sphere, the name has transcended this initial connection and become a part of the rich cultural heritage of Poland and the surrounding regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Biskup

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

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

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