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

Gierut, 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 Gierut surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gierut in America

Gierut is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gierut surname appeared 190 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 Gierut.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gierut 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 Gierut

The surname Gierut originates from Poland, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "gier," meaning "hawk" or "falcon." As such, the name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone with hawk-like features or characteristics.

One of the earliest known references to the Gierut surname can be found in the Tarnów Land Records of 1391, which mention a certain Jan Gierut. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region of Tarnów, located in southern Poland, by the late 14th century.

In the 16th century, the Gierut name appeared in various records across different regions of Poland. For instance, a document from 1532 mentions a Marcin Gierut residing in the town of Brzesko, near Kraków. Around the same time, a Jakub Gierut is recorded as living in the village of Kozy, in the Silesian region.

The earliest known bearer of the Gierut surname was likely Mikołaj Gierut, who lived in the village of Wola Rzędzińska, near Tarnów, in the late 15th century. According to local records, he was a respected landowner and farmer.

One notable figure bearing the Gierut surname was Jan Gierut (1894-1963), a Polish politician and communist activist. He served as the First Secretary of the Polish United Workers' Party from 1949 to 1956, effectively making him the leader of communist Poland during the early years of the Cold War.

Another individual of note was Józef Gierut (1879-1957), a Polish priest and theologian. He was a professor at the University of Warsaw and authored several influential works on Catholic theology and philosophy.

In the realm of literature, the name Gierut is associated with Wanda Gierut (1912-1994), a Polish poet and writer. She was known for her lyrical poetry and children's literature, and her works reflected the struggles and experiences of life in rural Poland.

Lastly, Stanisław Gierut (1925-2018) was a Polish sculptor and artist, renowned for his monumental public sculptures and abstract works. His pieces can be found in various cities across Poland, as well as in several international collections.

These examples showcase the diverse backgrounds and achievements of individuals bearing the Gierut surname throughout history, while also highlighting the name's deep-rooted Polish origins and significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gierut

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

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

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