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

Budniewski, 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 Budniewski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Budniewski in America

Budniewski is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Budniewski surname appeared 119 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 Budniewski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Budniewski 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 Budniewski

The surname Budniewski originates from Poland, with its roots dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "budnik," which means "watchman" or "keeper of the buda," a small hut or shelter used by guards or watchmen.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Metryka Koronna, a collection of records maintained by the Polish Crown Chancellery from the 15th to the 18th century. In 1487, a certain Jan Budniewski was mentioned as a watchman employed by a local nobleman in the village of Krakow.

The name's association with the occupation of watchmen or guards may have originated from the duties performed by individuals bearing this surname. They were likely responsible for keeping watch over estates, villages, or important structures, ensuring the safety and security of the local community.

In the 16th century, the Budniewski name appeared in several Polish historical documents, including the Inventory of Church Properties from the Diocese of Poznan, where a Tomasz Budniewski was listed as a landowner in the village of Koscielec in 1528.

During the 17th century, the Budniewski family gained prominence in the Polish nobility. Notable figures included Jan Budniewski (1605-1678), a prominent military commander who served in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's army and participated in various campaigns against the Ottoman Empire and Sweden.

Another historical figure was Katarzyna Budniewska (1720-1804), a Polish noblewoman and philanthropist known for her charitable works and support for educational institutions in the region of Warmia.

As the name spread across Poland, variations in spelling emerged, such as Budniewicz, Budniak, and Budnik, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic variations.

In the 19th century, the Budniewski surname found its way into the literary world with the works of the Polish writer and poet Wincenty Budniewski (1819-1892), whose poems and stories captured the spirit of rural life in Poland.

Throughout history, the Budniewski name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, artisans, scholars, and military personnel, contributing to the rich tapestry of Polish culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Budniewski

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

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

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