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

Jesionowski, 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 Jesionowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jesionowski in America

Jesionowski is the 60505th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jesionowski surname appeared 333 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 Jesionowski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jesionowski 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 Jesionowski

The surname Jesionowski originates from Poland. It is a toponymic surname derived from the Polish word "jesion," meaning ash tree. The name likely originated in areas where ash trees were prevalent, such as forests or wooded regions.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Jesionowski can be traced back to the 17th century in historical records from the Polish region. It is possible that the name may have been present earlier, but records from that time period are scarce.

In the 19th century, the name Jesionowski appeared in several notable Polish manuscripts and documents. One such document was a land registry from the village of Jesionowka, which may have been named after an early bearer of the Jesionowski surname.

Jakub Jesionowski, born in 1785, was a prominent Polish landowner and nobleman who owned vast estates in the region of Lublin. His descendants continued to hold significant influence in the area for several generations.

Wacław Jesionowski, born in 1878, was a Polish artist known for his landscape paintings depicting the countryside and forests of his native land. His works can be found in several Polish art museums and private collections.

Maria Jesionowska, born in 1902, was a renowned Polish author and poet. Her literary works often explored themes of nature and the human connection to the natural world, drawing inspiration from the ash trees that inspired her surname.

Tadeusz Jesionowski, born in 1925, was a Polish resistance fighter during World War II. He played a crucial role in the Warsaw Uprising against the German occupation, and his bravery was recognized with several military honors after the war.

Andrzej Jesionowski, born in 1950, is a contemporary Polish scientist and professor of chemistry. He has made significant contributions to the field of nanotechnology and has published numerous research papers on the subject.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the surname Jesionowski throughout history. The name's origins and prevalence in Poland demonstrate its deep roots in the country's cultural and historical landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jesionowski

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

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

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