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

Droski, 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 Droski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Droski in America

Droski is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Droski surname appeared 120 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 Droski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Droski 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 Droski

The surname Droski originates from Poland, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Slavic word "drozka," which refers to a type of light horse-drawn carriage. This name likely indicated an association with the transportation industry or perhaps a location where such carriages were commonly used or manufactured.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Droski can be found in the Metrica Regni Poloniae, an official register of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth from the 16th century. The entry, dated 1578, mentions a certain Piotr Droski, a merchant from the town of Bydgoszcz.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various records from the Kraków region, indicating its presence in the southern regions of Poland. A notable figure from this era was Jan Droski (1632-1701), a prominent landowner and member of the local nobility.

During the 18th century, the name Droski spread to other parts of Europe, with records showing families bearing this surname in regions such as Silesia and East Prussia. One notable individual from this period was Katarzyna Droski (1742-1812), a renowned herbalist and midwife from the town of Opole.

As the 19th century dawned, the Droski name continued to gain prominence, particularly in the field of academia. Antoni Droski (1823-1897), a renowned linguist and professor at the University of Warsaw, made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages.

Another notable figure was Maria Droski (1867-1945), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Poznań. Her efforts paved the way for greater access to education for women in Poland.

The 20th century saw the Droski name spread further across Europe and beyond, with individuals bearing this surname making their mark in various fields. Józef Droski (1912-1988), a celebrated artist and sculptor, gained recognition for his works that captured the essence of Polish folk culture.

While these are just a few examples, the surname Droski has a rich history that spans centuries and reflects the diverse experiences and contributions of those who have borne it throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Droski

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

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

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