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

Bukowsky, 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 Bukowsky surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bukowsky in America

Bukowsky is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bukowsky surname appeared 170 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 Bukowsky.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bukowsky 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 Bukowsky

The surname Bukowsky originated in Eastern Europe, particularly in Poland and Ukraine. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "buk," meaning "beech tree," suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a beech forest or worked with beech wood.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to the 16th century in Polish and Ukrainian regions, although variations of the spelling, such as Bukowski or Bukowsky, were also common. These variations likely emerged due to differences in regional dialects and transliterations.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the name appeared in various historical records and documents, including parish registers, census records, and land ownership records. One notable individual with this surname was Maciej Bukowski (1622-1701), a Polish noble and military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish War and the Khmelnytsky Uprising.

Another prominent figure bearing the Bukowsky name was Kazimierz Bukowski (1786-1846), a Polish architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Warsaw, including the Belweder Palace and the Staszic Palace.

In the 19th century, the surname spread beyond Eastern Europe as many individuals with this name emigrated to other parts of the world, including North America and Western Europe. One such individual was Charles Bukowski (1920-1994), the famous American poet, novelist, and short story writer, who was born to German-American parents.

Other notable individuals with the surname Bukowsky include:

1. Jakub Bukowsky (1867-1935), a Polish-American architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Chicago, including the Garfield Park Conservatory.

2. Halina Bukowska (1910-1987), a Polish soprano and opera singer who performed with the Warsaw Opera and the Silesian Opera in Bytom.

3. Viktor Bukowsky (born 1942), a Russian human rights activist and former political prisoner who played a prominent role in exposing Soviet psychiatric abuse.

4. Roman Bukowski (born 1942), a Polish artist and sculptor known for his monumental sculptures and public art installations.

5. Linda Bukowski (born 1963), an American actress and writer, best known for her role in the film "Barfly," which was based on the life of her father, Charles Bukowski.

While the surname Bukowsky has its roots in Eastern Europe, it has since spread worldwide, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields, including literature, art, architecture, and human rights activism.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bukowsky

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

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

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