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

Jalowiec, 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 Jalowiec surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jalowiec in America

Jalowiec is the 77522nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jalowiec surname appeared 247 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 Jalowiec.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jalowiec 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 Jalowiec

The surname Jalowiec is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the early medieval period in the region now known as central Poland. The name is derived from the Polish word "jałowiec," which translates to "juniper." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals who lived near juniper trees or worked with juniper wood or berries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Jalowiec surname can be found in a 14th-century document from the town of Radomsko, where a landowner named Jan Jalowiec was mentioned. The name also appeared in various tax records and land ownership documents from the 15th and 16th centuries in the regions of Mazovia and Małopolska.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Andrzej Jalowiec was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Kraków. He was known for his successful trading ventures and his involvement in local politics.

During the 17th century, the Jalowiec family gained prominence in the region of Podlasie, where they owned several estates. One of the most notable members of this branch was Mikołaj Jalowiec (1620-1687), who served as a military officer and participated in several conflicts against the Swedish and Ottoman forces.

In the 18th century, the Jalowiec surname was found in various records from the Galician region, which was then part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Franciszek Jalowiec (1742-1812) was a respected landowner and local official in the town of Tarnów.

The 19th century saw the Jalowiec name spread to other parts of Europe, with some members of the family emigrating to countries like Germany and the United States. One notable figure from this period was Jan Jalowiec (1871-1935), a Polish-American author and journalist who wrote extensively about the experiences of Polish immigrants in the United States.

Throughout its history, the Jalowiec surname has been associated with various occupations, including farming, forestry, trade, and military service. The name's connection to juniper trees and its Polish origins have contributed to its enduring presence in the region, despite the various political and social changes that have taken place over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jalowiec

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

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

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