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

Godlewski, 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 Godlewski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Godlewski in America

Godlewski is the 15777th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Godlewski surname appeared 1,847 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 Godlewski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Godlewski 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 Godlewski

The surname Godlewski originates from Poland and is derived from the Polish word "Godlew", which means "falcon". It is a locational surname, indicating that the earliest bearers of this name likely lived in an area associated with falcons or falconry.

The name can be traced back to the 13th century, with records showing variations such as Godlewski, Godlewsky, and Godlevski. These early spellings reflect the regional variations and phonetic adaptations that occurred as the name spread across different parts of Poland.

One of the earliest documented references to the Godlewski name can be found in the Polish Nobility Records from the 14th century. This suggests that some members of the Godlewski family belonged to the Polish nobility or were landowners during that time period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Godlewski surname was Jan Godlewski (1510-1567), a Polish scholar and humanist who served as a tutor to the children of prominent noble families. His contributions to education and the preservation of classical literature were significant during the Renaissance era.

Another prominent individual with the Godlewski name was Kazimierz Godlewski (1848-1920), a Polish archaeologist and Egyptologist. He conducted excavations in Egypt and made significant discoveries, including the unearthing of the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari in 1857.

During the 17th century, the Godlewski family had a presence in the town of Godlewo, located in the Warmian-Masurian region of northeastern Poland. This place name is likely derived from the same root as the surname and may have been the original homeland of some branches of the Godlewski family.

In the 19th century, Stanisław Godlewski (1808-1841) was a notable Polish poet and playwright who was part of the Polish Romantic movement. His works, which often explored themes of patriotism and national identity, were influential during the period of Poland's struggle for independence.

Throughout history, the Godlewski surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, military leaders, and members of the nobility. While the name's origins can be traced back to Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Godlewski

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

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

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