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

Bosak, 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 Bosak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bosak in America

Bosak is the 21535th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bosak surname appeared 1,212 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 Bosak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bosak 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 Bosak

The surname Bosak is of Polish origin, with roots dating back to the medieval era. It is believed to be derived from the Slavic word "bosa," meaning "barefoot" or "shoeless." This surname likely emerged as a descriptive nickname for someone who habitually went without shoes, perhaps a peasant or a religious ascetic.

The earliest known records of the Bosak surname can be traced back to the 14th century in the region of Lesser Poland (Małopolska). In 1387, a document from the city of Kraków mentions a certain "Petrus Bosak," suggesting that the name was already in use at that time.

During the Renaissance period, the name appears in various historical manuscripts and records throughout the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Notably, in 1532, a merchant named Jan Bosak is mentioned in the city records of Gdańsk (Danzig), indicating the spread of the surname beyond its original region.

In the 17th century, the Bosak surname gained prominence when Piotr Bosak (1609-1676), a Polish nobleman and military leader, distinguished himself during the Swedish invasion of Poland, known as the Deluge. His bravery and strategic skills earned him recognition and titles from King John II Casimir.

Another notable bearer of the Bosak surname was Stanisław Bosak (1712-1786), a Polish architect and engineer who designed several important buildings in Warsaw, including the Visitationist Church and the Branicki Palace.

In the 19th century, the name Bosak became associated with the Polish independence movement. Józef Bosak (1828-1889) was a prominent activist and writer who advocated for the restoration of Polish sovereignty and fought against Russian oppression.

Moving into the 20th century, Władysław Bosak (1892-1943) was a Polish military officer and a member of the Armia Krajowa (Home Army) during World War II. He played a crucial role in the Polish resistance against the Nazi German occupation and was executed by the Gestapo in 1943.

It is worth noting that the Bosak surname has also been found in other Slavic countries, such as Belarus and Ukraine, possibly due to migration or shared linguistic roots. However, its origins and historical significance are deeply rooted in Polish culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bosak

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

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

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