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

Bukoski, 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 Bukoski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bukoski in America

Bukoski is the 50564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bukoski surname appeared 413 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 Bukoski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bukoski 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 Bukoski

The surname Bukoski is of Polish origin, with its roots traced back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the village of Bukowo, located in the region of Silesia, which was part of the Kingdom of Poland at that time. The name is derived from the Polish word "buk," meaning beech tree, suggesting that the ancestors of the Bukoski family may have lived near or owned land surrounded by beech forests.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bukoski name can be found in the parish records of the village of Bukowo, dating back to the early 16th century. These records documented the births, marriages, and deaths of families with the surname Bukoski, providing valuable insights into their lives and lineage.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Bukoski name was Jan Bukoski, a respected scholar and author who wrote extensively on the history and culture of Silesia. His works, published in the late 1600s, are considered important historical resources and have helped preserve the region's rich heritage.

During the 18th century, the Bukoski name gained prominence in the city of Krakow, where a family of merchants and traders flourished. One of their descendants, Tomasz Bukoski (1726-1798), was a successful businessman who played a significant role in the local community and left behind a lasting legacy.

As the 19th century unfolded, the Bukoski name spread beyond Poland's borders, with some members of the family emigrating to other parts of Europe and North America. One such individual was Stanislaw Bukoski (1845-1912), who settled in the United States and became a prominent figure in the Polish-American community of Chicago.

In the early 20th century, the Bukoski name gained recognition in the field of arts and culture. Maria Bukoski (1892-1974), a talented painter and sculptor, achieved critical acclaim for her works, which were exhibited in galleries across Europe and the United States.

Throughout its history, the Bukoski surname has been associated with various professions, from scholars and merchants to artists and entrepreneurs, leaving an indelible mark on the communities and regions where its bearers have lived and worked.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bukoski

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

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

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