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

Grzybowski, 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 Grzybowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Grzybowski in America

Grzybowski is the 18385th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Grzybowski surname appeared 1,506 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 Grzybowski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Grzybowski 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 Grzybowski

The surname Grzybowski is of Polish origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Polish word "grzyb," meaning "mushroom." The suffix "-owski" indicates a connection to a place or property, suggesting that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a mushroom-rich area or was involved in the trade or cultivation of mushrooms.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Grzybowski appears in a 14th-century document from the town of Poznan, where a certain Jan Grzybowski is mentioned as a landowner. This suggests that the name had already gained recognition as a surname in Poland by that time.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Maciej Grzybowski served as a diplomat and ambassador for the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. He was involved in negotiations with several European powers and is known for his contributions to Polish foreign policy during that period.

During the 17th century, the Grzybowski name was associated with the nobility in Poland. Andrzej Grzybowski (1584-1663) was a notable military commander who fought against the Swedish forces during the Polish-Swedish Wars. His son, Jan Grzybowski (1612-1689), followed in his footsteps and served as a cavalry officer in the Polish army.

The 18th century saw the rise of Franciszek Grzybowski (1739-1808), a renowned Polish mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and was a member of the prestigious Warsaw Society of Friends of Learning.

Another notable figure was Wincenty Grzybowski (1792-1871), a Polish botanist and naturalist. He conducted extensive research on the flora of Poland and is credited with discovering several new plant species.

In the 19th century, the Grzybowski name gained prominence in the field of medicine. Józef Grzybowski (1833-1892) was a Polish ophthalmologist who made groundbreaking contributions to the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. His work laid the foundation for modern ophthalmology in Poland.

While the name Grzybowski is predominantly found in Poland, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in Polish culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Grzybowski

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

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

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