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

Bugielski, 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 Bugielski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bugielski in America

Bugielski is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bugielski surname appeared 106 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 Bugielski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bugielski 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 Bugielski

The surname Bugielski originated in Poland and is believed to have derived from the Polish word "bugiel," which means "bay" or "inlet." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who lived near a bay or inlet.

The earliest recorded instances of the Bugielski surname can be traced back to the late 15th century in various historical records and documents from the regions of Mazovia and Greater Poland. It's worth noting that the name may have been spelled slightly differently in those ancient times, such as "Bugielsky" or "Bugyelski."

One of the earliest known individuals bearing the Bugielski name was Jan Bugielski, a Polish nobleman and landowner who lived in the mid-16th century. He was mentioned in several land ownership records from the town of Plock, located in central Poland.

Another notable figure was Maciej Bugielski, a Polish military officer who fought in the Polish-Swedish wars during the 17th century. He gained recognition for his bravery and leadership during the Battle of Gniew in 1628.

In the 18th century, Franciszek Bugielski was a prominent Polish artist and painter who specialized in portraiture and religious artwork. His works can still be found in several churches and museums throughout Poland.

During the 19th century, Karol Bugielski was a respected Polish historian and author who wrote extensively about the history of Poland and its various regions. His book, "Historia Wielkopolski" (History of Greater Poland), published in 1872, is considered a seminal work on the subject.

Towards the end of the 19th century, Stanislaw Bugielski was a renowned Polish architect who was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Warsaw, including the iconic Warsaw Philharmonic Concert Hall, which was completed in 1901.

These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the Bugielski surname throughout history, and there are likely many more who played significant roles in various fields and contributed to the rich cultural heritage of Poland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bugielski

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

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

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