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

Joniec, 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 Joniec surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Joniec in America

Joniec is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Joniec surname appeared 184 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 Joniec.

We can also compare 2010 data for Joniec 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 Joniec

The surname Joniec originates from Poland, with its roots tracing back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "joniec," which means "son of Jon" or "son of John." This suggests that the name may have initially been a patronymic, identifying an individual as the son of a man named Jon or John.

The earliest recorded instances of the Joniec surname can be found in historical documents from the 14th century. One notable mention is in the records of the town of Krakow, where a certain Piotr Joniec was listed as a landowner in the year 1376. Another early reference is found in the annals of the village of Brzeźnica, where a Maciej Joniec is mentioned as a local farmer in 1412.

In the 16th century, the name Joniec appears to have gained some prominence in the region of Silesia, which was then part of the Kingdom of Poland. A family by the name of Joniec held a significant estate in the town of Opole, and several members of this family were recorded in local chronicles as influential landowners and respected figures in the community.

One of the most notable individuals with the surname Joniec was Jan Joniec (1518-1587), a Polish nobleman and military commander who served under King Sigismund II Augustus. Joniec played a crucial role in the defense of the city of Gdańsk during the Northern Seven Years' War, and his bravery and leadership were widely praised by his contemporaries.

Another historically significant figure was Katarzyna Joniec (1639-1713), a Polish noblewoman and philanthropist who founded several schools and hospitals in the region of Lesser Poland. Her charitable works and dedication to education earned her great admiration, and she is still remembered as a pioneer in the field of social welfare.

In the 18th century, the name Joniec was also associated with the Polish resistance against foreign occupation. Tomasz Joniec (1752-1821) was a prominent figure in the Kościuszko Uprising, leading a group of partisans against the Russian forces that had invaded Poland.

Moving into the 19th century, the Joniec surname gained recognition in the field of literature. Zygmunt Joniec (1835-1901) was a celebrated Polish poet and playwright, known for his works that explored themes of nationalism and the struggle for independence.

Throughout its history, the surname Joniec has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, military leaders, philanthropists, and artists. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Poland, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by those of Polish descent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Joniec

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

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

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