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

Iwanicki, 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 Iwanicki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iwanicki in America

Iwanicki is the 38582nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iwanicki surname appeared 573 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 Iwanicki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iwanicki 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 Iwanicki

The surname Iwanicki is of Polish origin, derived from the personal name "Iwan," which is a Slavic form of the name John. The name is believed to have originated in the 15th or 16th century in the regions of modern-day Poland.

The name Iwanicki is a patronymic surname, meaning it was formed by adding the suffix "-icki" to the personal name Iwan, indicating "son of Iwan." This naming convention was common in many Slavic cultures, including Poland, where surnames were often derived from the father's first name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Iwanicki can be found in the Polish parish records from the late 16th century. These records often documented births, marriages, and deaths within a local community, providing valuable insights into the history and distribution of surnames.

In the 17th century, the name Iwanicki appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. For example, Stanisław Iwanicki was a Polish nobleman and military leader who fought in the Polish-Muscovite War (1609-1618).

Another notable figure with the surname Iwanicki was Jan Iwanicki (1756-1825), a Polish painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits. His works can be found in several churches and museums across Poland.

In the 19th century, Józef Iwanicki (1801-1862) was a Polish mathematician and professor at the University of Warsaw. He made significant contributions to the field of algebra and is recognized for his work on the theory of equations.

Aleksander Iwanicki (1870-1938) was a Polish lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Sejm (Polish parliament) in the early 20th century. He was actively involved in the Polish independence movement and advocated for workers' rights.

Wanda Iwanicki (1915-2001) was a Polish-American painter and sculptor known for her abstract expressionist works. She immigrated to the United States after World War II and became a prominent figure in the New York art scene.

The surname Iwanicki has its roots in the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Poland, reflecting the country's complex past and the influence of Slavic naming traditions. While the name may have evolved over time, it remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Polish heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iwanicki

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

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

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