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

Davidowski, 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 Davidowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Davidowski in America

Davidowski is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Davidowski surname appeared 153 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 Davidowski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Davidowski 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 Davidowski

The surname Davidowski is of Polish origin, emerging in the late 16th century. It is derived from the Hebrew name David, meaning "beloved," and the Polish suffix "-owski," indicating a place of origin or relation. This suggests the name was initially borne by individuals who hailed from a locality associated with someone named David.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Davidowski name can be traced back to the town of Bydgoszcz, in what is now northern Poland. In a 1589 census record, a certain Jakub Davidowski is listed as a resident of the town's Jewish quarter. This provides evidence of the name's Jewish roots and its early presence in the region.

During the 17th century, the name appears sporadically in various Polish municipal records and tax registers. Notable examples include Isaac Davidowski, a merchant from Kraków mentioned in a 1638 trade document, and Avraham Davidowski, a landowner from the town of Łęczyca, whose name is found in a land deed dated 1673.

As the Davidowski family spread across Poland and neighboring regions, variations in spelling emerged, such as Davidowsky, Davidofski, and Davidowicz. These variations often reflect local dialect or linguistic influences.

In the 19th century, several Davidowski individuals rose to prominence. Moishe Davidowski (1801-1872) was a respected rabbi and scholar from the town of Łódź, renowned for his expertise in Jewish law and philosophy. Ester Davidowski (1815-1892), a native of Warsaw, was a celebrated novelist and playwright whose works explored themes of Jewish identity and social issues.

Another notable figure was Szymon Davidowski (1836-1909), a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Kraków. He played a significant role in the development of the city's Jewish community and was a major benefactor of several charitable organizations.

The Davidowski name also made its way to other parts of Europe and beyond. In the late 19th century, a branch of the family settled in the United Kingdom, where Benjamin Davidowski (1867-1942) became a respected physician and author of medical texts.

Throughout its history, the surname Davidowski has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, businesspeople, and community leaders, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of those who bear this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Davidowski

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

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

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