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

Bugnacki, 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 Bugnacki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bugnacki in America

Bugnacki is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bugnacki surname appeared 157 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 Bugnacki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bugnacki 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 Bugnacki

The surname BUGNACKI is of Polish origin, originating in the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Galicia, which was part of the Kingdom of Poland during that time. The name is derived from the Polish word "bugnać," which means "to bulge" or "to protrude." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone with a distinctive physical feature, such as a prominent nose or bulging eyes.

The earliest recorded instances of the name BUGNACKI can be traced back to the 15th century. In the Galician town of Przemyśl, a municipal record from 1492 mentions a certain Andrzej Bugnacki, who was a local landowner. Another early reference can be found in the Akta Grodzkie, a collection of court records from the 16th century, where a Jan Bugnacki is listed as a witness in a legal dispute.

Throughout the centuries, the BUGNACKI name has been associated with several notable figures. One prominent example is Michał Bugnacki (1670-1728), a Polish nobleman and military commander who served as the Voivode of Bełz in the early 18th century. He played a significant role in the Great Northern War against Sweden.

Another individual of note is Franciszek Bugnacki (1824-1896), a Polish writer and journalist who was active during the period of the Polish Partitions. He was a prominent figure in the Polish literary scene of the 19th century and authored several novels and short stories.

In the 20th century, Stanisław Bugnacki (1912-1987) was a Polish engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of radar technology. He was awarded several patents for his innovations in the field of electronics and telecommunications.

The BUGNACKI surname has also been found in variations such as Bugnacky, Bugnatzki, and Bugnatzky. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and variations in spelling conventions over time.

While the name BUGNACKI is not among the most common Polish surnames, it has a long and rich history, with notable bearers in various fields, including military, literature, and science. Its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in the region of Galicia, where it likely began as a descriptive nickname before becoming an established surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bugnacki

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

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

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