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

Cieszkowski, 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 Cieszkowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cieszkowski in America

Cieszkowski is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cieszkowski surname appeared 104 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 Cieszkowski.

The history of the last name Cieszkowski

The surname CIESZKOWSKI originates from Poland, with its earliest records dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Polish word "cieszyć się," which means "to rejoice" or "to be joyful." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a person known for their cheerful or joyous disposition.

The name is believed to have originated in the town of Cieszków, located in the western part of Poland, near the modern-day city of Poznań. Historical records indicate that the CIESZKOWSKI family had ties to this area and owned lands in the region during the medieval period.

One of the earliest documented instances of the CIESZKOWSKI surname can be found in the "Księga sądowa ziemi cieszyńskiej" (Court Book of the Cieszyn Land), a historical record from the 15th century. This document mentions a nobleman named Jan CIESZKOWSKI, who lived in the Cieszyn region of Poland during that time.

In the 16th century, the CIESZKOWSKI family gained prominence as landowners and members of the Polish nobility. Notable individuals from this period include Mikołaj CIESZKOWSKI (1508-1588), a Polish nobleman and military commander who participated in several wars against the Teutonic Knights and the Ottoman Empire.

The 19th century saw the rise of August CIESZKOWSKI (1814-1894), a Polish philosopher, economist, and political thinker. He is best known for his work "Prolegomena zur Historiosophie" (Prolegomena to a Historiosophy), which explored the concept of historiosophy, a philosophical study of the course of history.

Another prominent figure was Ksawery CIESZKOWSKI (1837-1907), a Polish landowner, politician, and philanthropist. He played a significant role in the development of the Polish cooperative movement and was a member of the Prussian Parliament.

In more recent times, Jerzy CIESZKOWSKI (1938-2021) was a Polish architect and urban planner who had a significant impact on the development of post-war architecture in Poland. He was widely recognized for his contributions to the reconstruction and urban planning of Warsaw after World War II.

Throughout history, the CIESZKOWSKI name has been associated with various individuals from different walks of life, including noblemen, philosophers, politicians, and architects, all of whom have contributed to the rich cultural heritage of Poland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cieszkowski

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

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

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