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

Chelstowski, 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 Chelstowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chelstowski in America

Chelstowski is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chelstowski surname appeared 109 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 Chelstowski.

The history of the last name Chelstowski

The surname CHELSTOWSKI is of Polish origin, originating from the region of Chelst, a small village located in the central part of the country during the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "chelist," meaning "boastful" or "bragging," potentially indicating a characteristic trait associated with the earliest bearers of this name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CHELSTOWSKI surname can be found in the parish records of the village of Chelst, dating back to the late 1500s. These records document several families with variations of the spelling, such as CHELSTOWSKY and CHELSTOVSKI, suggesting the name's evolution over time.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the CHELSTOWSKI name was Jan CHELSTOWSKI (1620-1692), a prominent Polish nobleman and landowner. He was known for his involvement in local politics and his support for the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during the Swedish invasion of 1655-1660.

Another historical reference to the CHELSTOWSKI surname can be found in the memoirs of Stanislaw CHELSTOWSKI (1753-1832), a Polish military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. His detailed accounts of his experiences during the French campaign in Poland provide valuable insights into the period's military history.

During the 19th century, the CHELSTOWSKI surname gained recognition through the works of Antoni CHELSTOWSKI (1820-1895), a renowned Polish painter and illustrator. His landscapes and portraits captured the essence of Polish culture and rural life, earning him widespread acclaim both within and beyond his homeland.

In the early 20th century, the name CHELSTOWSKI was further popularized by Jadwiga CHELSTOWSKA (1905-1982), a celebrated Polish actress and theater director. Her performances on stages across Europe and her contributions to the development of Polish theater earned her numerous accolades and a lasting legacy in the world of performing arts.

The CHELSTOWSKI surname has also been associated with several geographic locations in Poland, including the village of Chelstowice, which likely derived its name from the same root as the surname itself. Additionally, variations of the name, such as CHELSTOVSKY and CHELSTOWICZ, can be found in historical records from various regions of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chelstowski

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

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 Chelstowski 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.

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

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