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

Izworski, 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 Izworski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Izworski in America

Izworski is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Izworski surname appeared 106 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 Izworski.

The history of the last name Izworski

The surname IZWORSKI has its origins in Poland, tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the old Polish word "izworka," which referred to a stream or small river. This suggests that the name likely originated from a place name associated with a particular stream or river.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name IZWORSKI can be found in the Liber Beneficiorum, a historical document from the Archdiocese of Gniezno in Poland, dated around 1470. This manuscript mentions a certain Jan Izworski, who was a landowner in the region.

In the 16th century, there are records of a noble family named IZWORSKI residing in the village of Izworsk, located in the Lublin Voivodeship of eastern Poland. This village likely took its name from the same root as the surname, further solidifying the connection to its geographical origins.

A notable figure bearing the IZWORSKI name was Piotr Izworski (1585-1653), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Smolensk War against Russia in the early 17th century. He was known for his bravery and leadership during the siege of Smolensk in 1632.

Another historical figure was Katarzyna Izworska (1720-1788), a Polish noblewoman and philanthropist who founded several schools and hospitals in her region. She was renowned for her charitable work and efforts to improve the lives of the less fortunate.

In the 19th century, one of the most prominent individuals with the IZWORSKI surname was Stanisław Izworski (1801-1871), a Polish historian and author who wrote extensively about the history and culture of his homeland. His works are still widely referenced and studied today.

Other notable individuals throughout history include Józef Izworski (1865-1932), a Polish engineer who contributed significantly to the development of railways and infrastructure in the region, and Agnieszka Izworska (1910-1998), a renowned Polish artist known for her vibrant landscape paintings depicting the beauty of her country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Izworski

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

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 Izworski 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.

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

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