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

Jamiolkowski, 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 Jamiolkowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jamiolkowski in America

Jamiolkowski is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jamiolkowski surname appeared 160 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 Jamiolkowski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jamiolkowski 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 Jamiolkowski

The surname JAMIOLKOWSKI is of Polish origin, with roots dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the central regions of Poland, particularly around the areas of Wielkopolska and Kujawy. The name is derived from the Polish word "jamioł," which refers to a type of mistletoe plant.

This surname likely originated as a descriptive name, possibly referring to someone who lived near or worked with mistletoe plants. Alternatively, it may have been an occupational name for someone involved in the harvesting or trade of mistletoe, which was traditionally used in folk medicine and rituals.

Historical records suggest that the earliest known mention of the JAMIOLKOWSKI surname can be found in a document from the town of Poznań, dated 1487. This document references a certain Jan JAMIOLKOWSKI, who was a landowner and farmer in the area.

Over the centuries, various spellings of the name emerged, including JAMIOLSKI, JAMIOŁKOWSKI, and JAMIOŁOWSKI. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the personal preferences of individual scribes or record-keepers.

One notable figure bearing this surname was Józef JAMIOLKOWSKI (1742-1823), a Polish military officer who served in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's army during the late 18th century. He participated in the Kościuszko Uprising against Russian forces in 1794.

Another individual of historical significance was Franciszek JAMIOLKOWSKI (1806-1879), a Polish educator and writer who authored several textbooks and works on pedagogy. He was instrumental in establishing modern educational systems in the region of Galicia, which was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

In the early 20th century, Stanisław JAMIOLKOWSKI (1875-1944) gained recognition as a prominent architect and urban planner in Warsaw. He designed several significant buildings and contributed to the development of the city's infrastructure and public spaces.

The JAMIOLKOWSKI surname can also be found in historical records from the town of Mielno, located in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship of central Poland. In the 16th century, a local landowner named Maciej JAMIOLKOWSKI was mentioned in documents related to property disputes in the area.

Furthermore, the village of Jamiolkowice, situated near the town of Turek in central Poland, likely derived its name from an early settler or landowner with the JAMIOLKOWSKI surname. This place name serves as a testament to the historical presence of this surname in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jamiolkowski

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

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

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