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

Cendrowski, 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 Cendrowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cendrowski in America

Cendrowski is the 75317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cendrowski surname appeared 256 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 Cendrowski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cendrowski 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 Cendrowski

The surname Cendrowski is of Polish origin, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It originated in the central region of Poland, specifically around the towns of Cendrowice and Cendrowka. The name is derived from the Polish word "cender," which means "cinder" or "ash," likely indicating an association with occupations related to charcoal burning or blacksmithing.

Historical records indicate that the Cendrowski name first appeared in archival documents from the Kraków region in the late 1500s. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the parish registers of the village of Cendrowice, where a man named Jan Cendrowski was listed as a resident in 1587.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Cendrowski family spread across various parts of Poland, with branches establishing themselves in cities like Warsaw, Poznań, and Lublin. Notable individuals with this surname during this period include Marcin Cendrowski (1655-1718), a renowned blacksmith and metalworker who crafted ornate gates for churches and noble estates in the region.

In the 19th century, Józef Cendrowski (1823-1892) gained recognition as a prominent educator and author of textbooks on Polish grammar and literature. He taught at several prestigious schools in Warsaw and was instrumental in shaping the curriculum for Polish language education.

Another notable figure was Stanisław Cendrowski (1876-1949), a Polish lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Sejm (Polish parliament) in the early 20th century. He was a vocal advocate for workers' rights and played a significant role in the development of labor laws in Poland.

In the 20th century, Tadeusz Cendrowski (1910-1992) made his mark as a renowned architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Warsaw, including the Palace of Culture and Science, which remains a landmark in the city's skyline.

While the Cendrowski name originated in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration, with families bearing this surname now residing in countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cendrowski

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

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

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