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

Czekalski, 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 Czekalski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Czekalski in America

Czekalski is the 68345th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Czekalski surname appeared 288 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 Czekalski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Czekalski 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 Czekalski

The surname Czekalski originates from Poland, emerging in the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Polish word "czekać," meaning "to wait" or "to expect." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who was known for their patience or anticipation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Czekalski can be found in the Tarnów land records from the 15th century. These historical documents mention a certain Jan Czekalski, a landowner in the region of Małopolska.

During the 16th century, the Czekalski name appeared in various municipal records across different regions of Poland. Notably, in 1567, a merchant named Maciej Czekalski was registered in the city of Kraków, indicating the presence of the family in urban areas.

In the 17th century, the Czekalski surname gained prominence with the birth of Stanisław Czekalski (1621-1691), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish War. His bravery and leadership on the battlefield earned him recognition and respect among his contemporaries.

Another notable figure bearing the Czekalski name was Józef Czekalski (1748-1812), a Polish historian and writer who authored several works on the history of Poland and its nobility. His contributions to preserving the country's cultural heritage were highly valued.

The 19th century saw the rise of Feliks Czekalski (1818-1892), a renowned Polish architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing various public buildings and urban development projects in Warsaw and other major cities across the country.

Throughout its history, the Czekalski surname has been associated with different variations in spelling, such as Czekałski, Czekałksi, and Czekalsky. These variations often reflected regional dialects or linguistic adaptations over time.

While the name Czekalski has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in Polish culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Czekalski

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

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

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