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

Czerwinski, 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 Czerwinski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Czerwinski in America

Czerwinski is the 12724th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Czerwinski surname appeared 2,426 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 Czerwinski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Czerwinski 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 Czerwinski

The surname Czerwinski is of Polish origin, with its roots traced back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Polish word "czerwony," which means "red." This suggests that the name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion.

The earliest known record of the Czerwinski surname can be found in the Liber Beneficiorum, a historical document from the Archdiocese of Gniezno, dating back to the late 13th century. This record mentions a person named "Jacobus Czerwinski," indicating the existence of the surname during this time period.

Throughout the medieval era, the Czerwinski name was predominantly concentrated in the regions of Greater Poland and Kuyavia, which were part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. It is believed that the name may have originated in these areas, possibly as a reference to the red clay soil or the reddish-colored buildings found in certain localities.

In the 16th century, the Czerwinski surname gained prominence with the birth of Jan Czerwinski (1516-1588), a renowned Polish diplomat and statesman. He served as the castellan of Sandomierz and played a significant role in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's foreign affairs.

Another notable figure bearing the Czerwinski surname was Stanisław Czerwinski (1718-1783), a Polish nobleman and military commander. He fought in numerous battles during the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's struggles against foreign invasions, and his bravery earned him recognition and respect.

Moving forward to the 19th century, Józef Czerwinski (1833-1892) was a celebrated Polish painter and illustrator. He is renowned for his depictions of historical events and scenes from Polish folklore, contributing significantly to the preservation of the country's cultural heritage.

In the field of literature, Marcin Czerwinski (1890-1962) was a prominent Polish writer and poet. His works often explored themes of identity, patriotism, and the struggles of the Polish people during the turbulent years of the early 20th century.

Lastly, Jerzy Czerwinski (1924-2012) was a distinguished Polish economist and academic. He made significant contributions to the field of economic theory and served as a professor at various universities in Poland and abroad.

While the Czerwinski surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and migration. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the cultural and linguistic heritage of Poland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Czerwinski

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

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

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