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

Gawenda, 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 Gawenda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gawenda in America

Gawenda is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gawenda surname appeared 165 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 Gawenda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gawenda 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 Gawenda

The surname Gawenda is believed to have originated in Poland, likely during the medieval period. It is derived from the Polish word "gawenda," which means "tale" or "story." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were skilled storytellers or professional entertainers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gawenda can be found in the registers of the city of Krakow, dating back to the 15th century. These records mention a certain Jan Gawenda, who was a merchant and landowner in the region.

In the 16th century, the Gawenda family became prominent in the area around the town of Tarnów, located in southern Poland. Historical documents from that time mention a nobleman named Stanisław Gawenda, who served as a local administrator and held significant land holdings.

During the 17th century, the name Gawenda appeared in various chronicles and records related to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. One notable figure was Jakub Gawenda (1590-1657), a military officer who fought in the Smolensk War against Russia.

In the 18th century, the Gawenda name gained prominence in the region of Silesia, which at the time was divided between Prussia and the Habsburg Monarchy. The Gawenda family established themselves as landowners and contributed to the local cultural and economic development.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Gawenda was Jan Gawenda (1795-1863), a Polish poet, and writer who was active during the Romantic period. His works, which celebrated Polish patriotism and national identity, were widely popular and influential.

Another notable figure was Franciszek Gawenda (1820-1892), a Polish engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early steam engines and industrial machinery.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Gawenda name was also found among Polish immigrants who settled in various parts of North America and Western Europe, seeking better economic opportunities and fleeing political turmoil in their homeland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gawenda

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

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

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