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

Falkowski, 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 Falkowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Falkowski in America

Falkowski is the 16662nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Falkowski surname appeared 1,719 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 Falkowski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Falkowski 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 Falkowski

The surname Falkowski is of Polish origin, stemming from the northwestern region of the country. It first emerged in the 14th century, derived from the Polish word "fala," meaning "wave," and the suffix "-kowski," indicating belonging or relation. This suggests the name may have originated as a descriptive term for someone residing near a body of water, such as a river or lake.

The earliest known record of the Falkowski name appears in a 15th-century document from the city of Gdańsk, where a merchant named Jan Falkowski is mentioned. This city, located on the Baltic coast, was a hub of trade and commerce during the Middle Ages, which may explain the occupation of the first recorded Falkowski.

In the 16th century, the Falkowski name can be found in the archives of the Polish nobility, indicating that some members of the family had achieved a higher social status. One notable figure was Michał Falkowski, a Polish military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish War (1655-1660) and was praised for his bravery and strategic prowess.

As the centuries progressed, the Falkowski name spread across Poland and beyond its borders. In the late 18th century, a wealthy landowner named Jakub Falkowski was instrumental in the development of a town in the Lublin region, which was later named Falkowice in his honor.

Among the more prominent individuals bearing the Falkowski surname is Kazimierz Falkowski (1857-1937), a Polish artist renowned for his landscape paintings and depictions of rural life in his native country. His works are showcased in several museums across Poland and beyond.

Another noteworthy Falkowski was Stanisław Falkowski (1875-1943), a Polish architect who designed numerous buildings in Warsaw, including the iconic Palace of Culture and Science. His contributions to the city's architectural landscape are still celebrated today.

The Falkowski name has also been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, such as Tadeusz Falkowski (1910-1988), a renowned Polish mathematician and academic, and Zofia Falkowska (1915-2002), a celebrated Polish actress known for her performances in both theater and film.

While the surname Falkowski has its roots firmly planted in Polish soil, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and history of this longstanding family name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Falkowski

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

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

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