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

Cichosz, 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 Cichosz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cichosz in America

Cichosz is the 62189th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cichosz surname appeared 322 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 Cichosz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cichosz 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 Cichosz

The surname CICHOSZ is of Polish origin, derived from the personal name Cichosz, which itself is a nickname meaning "quiet one" or "silent one." This name is believed to have first emerged in the 14th century in the regions of Silesia and Greater Poland.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname CICHOSZ can be traced back to a document from 1412 in the town of Krakow, where a certain Jan Cichosz is mentioned as a landowner. In the following centuries, the name spread across various regions of Poland, with variations in spelling such as Cichosh, Cichosch, and Cichos appearing in historical records.

One notable bearer of the CICHOSZ surname was Wojciech Cichosz (1600-1669), a prominent Polish military commander who fought in the Smolensk War against Russia. He was awarded lands in the region of Podlasie for his bravery and military accomplishments.

In the 18th century, the name CICHOSZ can be found in the records of the town of Lipno, where a family of landowners and merchants bearing this surname resided. One member of this family, Józef Cichosz (1745-1812), was a respected magistrate and local administrator.

Another noteworthy figure was Franciszek Cichosz (1816-1892), a Polish poet and writer who gained recognition for his patriotic works and contributions to the literary scene of the Polish Romantic period. His poetry collection, "Wiersze Ojczyste" (Patriotic Verses), published in 1856, was widely acclaimed.

During the 19th century, the CICHOSZ surname also appeared in the records of the town of Kielce, where a family of skilled artisans and craftsmen bore this name. One member, Tomasz Cichosz (1835-1908), was a renowned woodcarver and furniture maker whose works were highly sought after by the local nobility.

Throughout its history, the CICHOSZ surname has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, military personnel, artists, and tradesmen. Despite its relatively modest origins as a nickname, the name has left an indelible mark on Polish history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cichosz

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

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

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