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

Gryskiewicz, 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 Gryskiewicz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gryskiewicz in America

Gryskiewicz is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gryskiewicz surname appeared 186 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 Gryskiewicz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gryskiewicz 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 Gryskiewicz

The surname Gryskiewicz originates from Poland, with its roots tracing back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Masovia, located in central Poland, where numerous variations of the name were prevalent, such as Gryszkiewicz and Gryskiewic.

The name itself is derived from the Polish word "grysik," which translates to "a small grit or grain." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in agricultural or milling activities, possibly referring to those who worked with grains or operated mills.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gryskiewicz can be found in the Polish historical records from the town of Gniezno, dating back to the late 1500s. These records documented the presence of a family bearing this surname within the town's boundaries.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various church records and historical documents across different regions of Poland. Notably, a certain Marcin Gryskiewicz, born in 1632, is mentioned as a prominent landowner and nobleman in the village of Przasnysz, located in the Masovian Voivodeship.

During the 18th century, the Gryskiewicz family gained recognition through the achievements of Jan Gryskiewicz (1715-1789), a renowned architect and sculptor who played a significant role in the construction of several churches and noble residences in Warsaw and its surrounding areas.

As the surname spread across Poland, it also found its way into other parts of Europe through migration and resettlement. In the 19th century, a branch of the Gryskiewicz family can be traced to the city of Minsk, in present-day Belarus, where Stanislaw Gryskiewicz (1845-1912) became a respected figure in the local community, serving as a magistrate and philanthropist.

Another notable figure bearing the Gryskiewicz surname was Wladyslaw Gryskiewicz (1870-1947), a Polish-born engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early aviation technology. He is credited with designing and constructing one of the earliest successful aircraft models in Europe.

Throughout its history, the surname Gryskiewicz has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Poland, as well as in areas where Polish communities have settled over the centuries. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has since been carried by individuals who have left their mark in various fields, from architecture and engineering to public service and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gryskiewicz

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

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

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