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

Dubrowski, 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 Dubrowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dubrowski in America

Dubrowski is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dubrowski surname appeared 106 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 Dubrowski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dubrowski 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 Dubrowski

The surname Dubrowski has its origins in Poland, where it first emerged in the 14th century. It is derived from the Polish word "dąbrowa," which means "oak forest." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near or worked in an oak forest.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dubrowski can be found in the Księga Henrykowska, a 14th-century Polish manuscript that contains records of land ownership and transactions in the region of Lower Silesia. The name is spelled "Dambrowsky" in this document, reflecting the traditional Polish spelling.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various forms, such as "Dąbrowski," "Dambrowsky," and "Dombrowsky," in Polish church records and municipal archives from cities like Warsaw and Krakow. This indicates that the name had spread across different regions of Poland by this time.

One notable bearer of the Dubrowski name was Jan Henryk Dąbrowski (1755-1818), a Polish military commander who fought in the Polish-Russian War of 1792 and later organized Polish legions to support Napoleon's campaigns. He is remembered as a national hero in Poland for his efforts to restore Polish independence.

Another famous Dubrowski was Jarosław Dąbrowski (1836-1871), a Polish writer and poet who was a member of the "Ukrainian School" literary movement. His works often explored themes of Ukrainian folk culture and history.

In the 19th century, the Dubrowski name can be found in records from various parts of the Russian Empire, as many Poles were forced to migrate or were exiled following the partitions of Poland. For example, Bronisław Dąbrowski (1870-1928) was a Polish-Russian engineer and inventor who played a significant role in the development of early aviation technology.

The name Dubrowski also has a presence outside of Poland and Russia. For instance, Ignacy Dubrowski (1854-1916) was a Polish-American engineer and inventor who made important contributions to the development of the railroad industry in the United States.

Throughout its history, the surname Dubrowski has maintained its connection to its Polish roots, with various spelling variations reflecting regional dialects and linguistic influences. Despite its geographical spread, the name has retained its association with the oak forest, a symbol of strength and resilience in Polish culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dubrowski

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

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

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