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

Gawronski, 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 Gawronski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gawronski in America

Gawronski is the 23515th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gawronski surname appeared 1,080 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 Gawronski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gawronski 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 Gawronski

The surname Gawronski is of Polish origin, derived from the word "gawron" meaning "rook" or "crow" in Polish. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a place frequented by these birds or someone who had a physical characteristic reminiscent of a rook.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 15th century in various regions of Poland. It is believed to have originated in the area around the towns of Gawronów and Gawroniów, where the name was likely used to identify residents of these localities.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Gawronski was Jan Gawronski, a Polish noble and landowner who lived from 1520 to 1585. He was known for his involvement in local politics and his efforts to improve agriculture in his region.

The name also appeared in historical records from the 17th century, such as the Metryka Koronna, a collection of documents related to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. One entry from 1673 mentions a Grzegorz Gawronski, a soldier in the Polish army.

During the 18th century, the surname Gawronski gained more prominence with the birth of Franciszek Gawronski (1740-1818), a Polish painter and architect who worked in the Baroque and Classicist styles. His works can be found in various churches and palaces throughout Poland.

Another notable figure was Michal Gawronski (1795-1858), a Polish writer and journalist who played a significant role in the development of Polish literature during the Romantic period. He was also involved in the Polish independence movement and was briefly imprisoned for his political activities.

In the 19th century, Waclaw Gawronski (1819-1892) was a Polish historian and author who wrote extensively about the history of Poland and its relations with neighboring countries. His work "The Slavic Nations" published in 1856 was widely acclaimed and helped to shape the understanding of Slavic culture and heritage.

While the Gawronski surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain firmly tied to the Polish culture and language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gawronski

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

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

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