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

Czarnecki, 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 Czarnecki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Czarnecki in America

Czarnecki is the 7947th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Czarnecki surname appeared 4,164 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Czarnecki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Czarnecki 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 Czarnecki

The surname Czarnecki is of Polish origin, deriving from the word "czarny" meaning "black" or "dark", and the suffix "-ecki" indicating a diminutive form or belonging to someone. It likely originated as a nickname for someone with dark hair or complexion.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 15th century in Poland. It was particularly prevalent in the regions of Greater Poland and Mazovia. Variations in spelling included Czarnecki, Czarniecki, and Czarnietzki.

One of the earliest notable bearers of the name was Stefan Czarniecki, a Polish military commander who lived from 1599 to 1665. He played a significant role in the Swedish-Polish War and is remembered for his victories against the Swedish forces.

Another historical figure with the surname Czarnecki was Jan Czarnecki, a Polish painter and engraver who lived from 1665 to 1726. He is known for his religious artwork and contributions to the Baroque style in Poland.

In the 19th century, Kazimierz Czarnecki (1823-1896) was a prominent Polish lawyer and politician. He served as a member of the Prussian House of Representatives and was involved in the Polish independence movement.

Józef Czarnecki (1892-1950) was a Polish engineer and inventor. He is credited with developing the first practical water-cooled diesel engine in the 1920s, which had a significant impact on the automotive industry.

The surname Czarnecki has also been associated with places in Poland, such as the village of Czarnecki in the Lublin Voivodeship and the town of Czarnecki in the Podlaskie Voivodeship.

While the name is predominantly Polish, it has been carried by individuals of Polish descent in other countries as well, contributing to its global spread and recognition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Czarnecki

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

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

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