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

Jurewicz, 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 Jurewicz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jurewicz in America

Jurewicz is the 27581st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jurewicz surname appeared 873 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 Jurewicz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jurewicz 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 Jurewicz

The surname Jurewicz originated in Poland and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "jur," which means "sea" or "ocean," and the suffix "-ewicz," which indicates patronymic origin. This suggests that the name initially referred to someone who lived near the sea or had ancestors associated with maritime activities.

In the early days, the name was primarily concentrated in the coastal regions of Poland, particularly around the Baltic Sea. Variations in spelling, such as Jurewicz, Jurevich, and Jurevitz, were common due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jurewicz can be found in the Metryka Koronna, a collection of official documents from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, dating back to the late 16th century. This historical record provides valuable insights into the use and prevalence of the name during that era.

Among the notable individuals bearing the Jurewicz surname is Jerzy Jurewicz (1619-1681), a Polish nobleman and military officer who served as a colonel in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth army. His exploits during the Swedish Deluge and the Russo-Polish War of 1654-1667 earned him recognition in contemporary chronicles.

Another prominent figure was Stanisław Jurewicz (1715-1780), a Polish-Lithuanian merchant and philanthropist from Vilnius. He made significant contributions to the city's development and established several charitable foundations, leaving a lasting legacy in the region.

In the 19th century, Ignacy Jurewicz (1832-1901) gained recognition as a Polish writer and journalist. His works, which often explored themes of national identity and cultural heritage, played a role in shaping public discourse during the turbulent times of partitioned Poland.

Towards the end of the 19th century, Józef Jurewicz (1855-1922) made his mark as a renowned Polish architect. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Warsaw, including the Warsaw Philharmonic and the Zachęta National Gallery of Art.

The Jurewicz surname also has a presence in other parts of Europe, albeit to a lesser extent. In the late 18th century, a branch of the family migrated to Lithuania, where they established themselves as landowners and contributed to the region's cultural and economic development.

Throughout its history, the Jurewicz surname has maintained a strong connection to its Polish roots, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the region from which it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jurewicz

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

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

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