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

Ignaszewski, 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 Ignaszewski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ignaszewski in America

Ignaszewski is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ignaszewski surname appeared 164 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 Ignaszewski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ignaszewski 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 Ignaszewski

The surname Ignaszewski originates from Poland, with its roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Polish word "ignaszewo," which referred to a farmstead or village where the family may have originally resided.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ignaszewski can be found in the Teki Naruszewicza, a collection of historical documents compiled by Polish historian Adam Naruszewicz in the late 18th century. The name appears in a document dated 1482, suggesting that the Ignaszewski family had already established themselves in the region by that time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Ignaszewski name was primarily concentrated in the regions of Greater Poland and Masovia, with several notable individuals bearing the surname. One such figure was Jan Ignaszewski (1548-1612), a prominent landowner and military commander who participated in the Polish-Swedish War.

In the late 17th century, the Ignaszewski family gained prominence in the city of Poznań, where they were involved in various trades and professions. Jakub Ignaszewski (1672-1738) was a respected merchant and member of the city council, while his son, Franciszek Ignaszewski (1701-1775), was a renowned architect responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in the region.

As the Ignaszewski family continued to expand and migrate throughout Poland, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Ignaszewsky, Ignaszevski, and Ignaszevicius, reflecting regional influences and linguistic adaptations.

Another notable figure in the Ignaszewski lineage was Stanisław Ignaszewski (1826-1891), a Polish writer and poet who contributed significantly to the Romantic literary movement in the 19th century. His works explored themes of national identity and the struggle for independence during the partitions of Poland.

In the 20th century, the Ignaszewski surname gained international recognition with the achievements of scientist and inventor Ignacy Ignaszewski (1918-2001), who was born in Warsaw but later emigrated to the United States. He made significant contributions to the fields of optics and laser technology, holding numerous patents and receiving prestigious awards for his work.

Throughout its history, the surname Ignaszewski has maintained a strong connection to its Polish roots, carrying the legacy of generations of individuals who have left their mark in various fields and contributed to the rich cultural tapestry of their homeland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ignaszewski

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

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

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