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

Jarocki, 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 Jarocki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jarocki in America

Jarocki is the 52037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jarocki surname appeared 399 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 Jarocki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jarocki 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 Jarocki

The surname Jarocki is of Polish origin, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the Polish word "jary," meaning "lively" or "spirited." This term was often used to describe someone with a passionate or fiery personality.

The earliest recorded instances of the Jarocki surname can be traced back to the 15th century in various regions of Poland, particularly in the areas around Krakow and Poznan. It is likely that the name was initially a descriptive nickname given to individuals exhibiting a lively or energetic demeanor, and over time, it became an established family name.

Historical records from the 16th and 17th centuries mention several notable individuals bearing the Jarocki surname. One such figure was Jan Jarocki (1535-1607), a prominent Polish nobleman and military commander who served under King Stefan Batory. Another notable Jarocki was Stanisław Jarocki (1592-1654), a Catholic priest and theologian who played a significant role in the Counter-Reformation movement in Poland.

In the 18th century, the Jarocki surname gained further prominence with the birth of Andrzej Jarocki (1732-1805), a influential Polish landowner and politician who served as a member of the Sejm (Polish parliament) during the reign of King Stanisław August Poniatowski.

The 19th century saw the emergence of several distinguished individuals with the Jarocki surname, including Kazimierz Jarocki (1823-1891), a renowned Polish writer and poet who was celebrated for his patriotic works and contributions to Polish literature. Another notable figure was Józef Jarocki (1846-1920), a prominent Polish architect who designed numerous buildings in Warsaw, including the iconic Zachęta Palace.

In more recent history, the Jarocki surname has continued to be carried by notable individuals, such as Zbigniew Jarocki (1924-2015), a celebrated Polish film director and screenwriter who received numerous accolades for his contributions to Polish cinema.

While the Jarocki surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origin and historical significance remain deeply rooted in Polish culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jarocki

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

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

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