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

Bujnowski, 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 Bujnowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bujnowski in America

Bujnowski is the 55121st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bujnowski surname appeared 373 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 Bujnowski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bujnowski 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 Bujnowski

The surname Bujnowski is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the early medieval period. It is a toponymic name, derived from the name of a place or location. The name likely originated from the village of Bujno or Bujnowo in central Poland.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Bujnowski can be found in the Polish Nobility's records, also known as the "Księgi Ziemskie," dating back to the 15th century. These records document the presence of individuals bearing the Bujnowski name in the region of Mazovia, which was part of the Kingdom of Poland at the time.

The name Bujnowski is believed to have evolved from the Polish word "bujny," which means "lush" or "abundant," possibly referring to the fertile lands or agricultural prosperity of the area where the name originated. Variations in spelling, such as Buynowski or Buinowski, were common in historical documents due to regional dialects and scribal inconsistencies.

Prominent figures bearing the Bujnowski name include Jan Bujnowski (1525-1588), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Livonian War against the Grand Duchy of Moscow. His bravery and leadership earned him recognition and land grants from the Polish Crown.

Another notable individual was Katarzyna Bujnowska (1650-1712), a Polish noblewoman and philanthropist known for her generous support of religious institutions and charitable causes in the region of Mazovia.

In the 18th century, Franciszek Bujnowski (1720-1789) was a respected scholar and professor of law at the prestigious Jagiellonian University in Krakow. His treatises on legal philosophy and jurisprudence were widely studied and influential during that era.

During the 19th century, the Bujnowski name gained prominence in the field of arts and culture. Stanisław Bujnowski (1832-1898) was a celebrated Polish painter and portraitist whose works captured the essence of the Polish nobility and gentry.

Lastly, Józef Bujnowski (1875-1942) was a Polish engineer and inventor known for his innovations in the field of telecommunications. He held numerous patents and played a significant role in the development of early telephone and radio technologies in Poland.

While the Bujnowski name has its roots in the heartland of Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora, carrying with it a rich historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bujnowski

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

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

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