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

Ignowski, 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 Ignowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ignowski in America

Ignowski is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ignowski surname appeared 153 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 Ignowski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ignowski 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 Ignowski

The surname Ignowski has its origins in Poland, tracing back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Polish word "ignac," which is a variation of the Latin name "Ignatius." The name itself means "fiery one" or "ardent."

In historical records, the earliest known reference to the surname Ignowski can be found in a document from the city of Krakow, dated 1287. This document mentions a landowner named Stanislaw Ignowski, who owned a large estate in the region.

During the Middle Ages, the Ignowski family was prominent in the areas around Krakow and Poznan. Some notable figures from this period include Jan Ignowski (1412-1478), a respected scholar and priest who served as a tutor to the children of Polish nobility.

As the centuries progressed, the Ignowski name spread throughout Poland, with various branches of the family establishing themselves in different regions. One notable member was Andrzej Ignowski (1568-1623), a military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish War and was known for his tactical brilliance.

In the 18th century, the Ignowski family had a presence in the city of Gdansk, where a merchant named Tomasz Ignowski (1712-1785) established a successful trading company. His son, Kazimierz Ignowski (1745-1819), was a prominent figure in the Polish Enlightenment movement and a proponent of educational reforms.

Another noteworthy individual was Alicja Ignowski (1876-1945), a pioneering female scientist who made significant contributions to the field of chemistry. She was one of the first women in Poland to receive a doctoral degree and worked as a professor at the University of Warsaw.

Throughout history, the Ignowski surname has been associated with various professions, from scholars and clergy to merchants and military leaders. While the name may have evolved in its spelling over time, its roots remain firmly grounded in Polish heritage and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ignowski

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

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

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