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

Gasiewicz, 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 Gasiewicz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gasiewicz in America

Gasiewicz is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gasiewicz surname appeared 142 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 Gasiewicz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gasiewicz 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 Gasiewicz

The surname GASIEWICZ has its origins in Poland, tracing back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "gasić," meaning "to extinguish," and likely referred to an occupation or a personal characteristic related to firefighting or putting out fires.

The name first appeared in historical records from the Kraków region of southern Poland, where it was associated with rural communities and villages. Early variations of the spelling included Gasiewycz, Gassiewicz, and Gassyewicz, reflecting regional dialects and the evolution of the Polish language.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GASIEWICZ name can be found in the parish records of the village of Wieliczka, near Kraków, from the late 16th century. These records document the births, marriages, and deaths of several families bearing the GASIEWICZ surname during that period.

In the 17th century, the name began to spread across other regions of Poland, with documented instances in the cities of Poznań and Gdańsk. During this time, the GASIEWICZ surname was also associated with the nobility and landed gentry, suggesting that some families had achieved a certain level of social status and wealth.

Notable individuals with the GASIEWICZ surname throughout history include:

1. Jan Gasiewicz (1609-1668), a Polish nobleman and landowner from the Lublin region, who served as a local administrator and magistrate.

2. Marcin Gasiewicz (1732-1798), a Catholic priest and scholar from Kraków, known for his contributions to theological studies and his advocacy for educational reform.

3. Anna Gasiewicz (1814-1889), a renowned Polish painter and portraitist, whose works were exhibited in major cities across Europe during the 19th century.

4. Kazimierz Gasiewicz (1910-1971), a Polish military officer and resistance fighter during World War II, awarded the Virtuti Militari, Poland's highest military decoration, for his bravery and service.

5. Ewa Gasiewicz (born 1955), a contemporary Polish writer and poet, recipient of several prestigious literary awards for her poetry collections and novels.

While the GASIEWICZ surname originated in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and diaspora communities, carrying with it a rich historical and cultural legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gasiewicz

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

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

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