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

Jablonsky, 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 Jablonsky surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jablonsky in America

Jablonsky is the 39659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jablonsky surname appeared 554 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 Jablonsky.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jablonsky 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 Jablonsky

The surname Jablonsky is of Polish origin, originating in the late medieval period. It is derived from the Polish word "jabłoń," meaning "apple tree." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near an apple orchard or who worked with apple trees in some capacity.

The earliest recorded instances of the Jablonsky surname can be traced back to the 15th century in various regions of Poland. Historical documents from that era, such as tax records and land registries, contain references to individuals bearing this name.

One notable early bearer of the Jablonsky name was Jan Jablonsky, a prominent Polish scholar and theologian who lived from 1660 to 1731. He served as the rector of the Polish Brethren's school in Leszno and was renowned for his contributions to the study of Slavic languages and his efforts to promote religious tolerance.

Another significant figure was Tadeusz Jablonsky, a Polish military officer who fought in the Polish-Soviet War of 1919-1921. Born in 1885, he became a respected cavalry commander and was awarded the prestigious Virtuti Militari, Poland's highest military decoration, for his bravery and leadership during the conflict.

In the realm of literature, the name Jablonsky is associated with Wanda Jablonska, a Polish poet and writer who lived from 1923 to 1994. Her works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earned her critical acclaim and numerous literary awards.

The Jablonsky surname also has a presence in the United States, where it was likely brought by Polish immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. One notable American bearing this name was Joseph Jablonsky, a prominent architect who designed several iconic buildings in New York City, including the Empire State Building, which was completed in 1931.

While the Jablonsky surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by individuals of Polish descent. The name continues to be a testament to its rich historical legacy and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jablonsky

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

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

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