Jagodzinski last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Jagodzinski

A Polish surname derived from the word "jagoda" meaning "berry".

Jagodzinski, 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 Jagodzinski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jagodzinski in America

Jagodzinski is the 22673rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jagodzinski surname appeared 1,131 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 Jagodzinski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jagodzinski 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.

2010 2000 Change (%)
Rank 22673 21848 3.71%
Count 1,131 1,109 1.96%
Proportion per 100k 0.38 0.41 -7.59%

The history of the last name Jagodzinski

The surname Jagodzinski is of Polish origin, derived from the word "jagody" meaning "berries" or "grapes." It likely originated as a descriptive name referring to someone who lived near or worked with berries or grapes, perhaps a farmer, vineyard worker, or seller of these fruits.

The earliest recorded instances of the Jagodzinski name date back to the 16th century in various Polish records and documents. One of the earliest known bearers of this surname was Jan Jagodzinski, a landowner and farmer born in the village of Jagodniki, near Krakow, in the late 1500s.

In the 17th century, the name Jagodzinski appeared in various Polish parish records, indicating its prevalence among the general population. During this time, the spelling variations included Jagodzynski, Jagodzyński, and Jagodzinsky.

One notable figure with this surname was Józef Jagodzinski, a Polish military officer and diplomat who lived from 1739 to 1805. He served as a general in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and later represented Poland in diplomatic missions to various European courts.

Another historically significant individual with this name was Marcin Jagodzinski, a Polish painter and artist active in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He was known for his portraits and religious works, many of which can still be found in churches and museums across Poland.

In the 19th century, the Jagodzinski surname continued to be found in various Polish records and documents. One example is Wincenty Jagodzinski, a lawyer and political activist born in 1836, who played a role in the Polish uprisings against Russian rule.

As the Jagodzinski family spread across Europe and beyond, the name took on various spellings and variations, such as Jagodzynski, Jagodinski, and Jagodzinsky. However, the core meaning and origin remained rooted in the Polish language and its connection to berries or grapes.

Throughout history, several individuals with the Jagodzinski surname have left their mark in various fields, including military, arts, law, and politics. While the name may have evolved over time, its Polish heritage and association with nature and agriculture remain deeply ingrained in its etymology.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jagodzinski

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

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 Jagodzinski was:

Race/Ethnicity Percentage Total Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only 97.79% 1,106
Non-Hispanic Black Only (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races 0.62% 7
Hispanic Origin 1.06% 12

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 Jagodzinski has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

2010 2000 Change (%)
White 97.79% 98.11% -0.33%
Black (S)% 0.00% (S)%
Asian and Pacific Islander (S)% (S)% (S)%
American Indian and Alaskan Native (S)% (S)% (S)%
Two or More Races 0.62% 0.54% 13.79%
Hispanic 1.06% 0.90% 16.33%

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

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