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

Jurkowski, 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 Jurkowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jurkowski in America

Jurkowski is the 25430th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jurkowski surname appeared 973 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 Jurkowski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jurkowski 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 Jurkowski

The surname Jurkowski originates from Poland, with its roots dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Polish word "jur," meaning "sea" or "ocean," and is believed to have been initially used as a descriptive name for someone who lived near a body of water or worked as a sailor or fisherman.

One of the earliest records of the Jurkowski name can be found in the "Akta Grodzkie" (District Court Records) from the Polish city of Lublin, where a certain Stanislaw Jurkowski was mentioned in 1458. This document provides valuable insight into the name's early usage and geographical distribution.

In the 16th century, the Jurkowski name appeared in various historical records from the region of Pomerania, which was then a part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. This suggests that the name may have been particularly prevalent in this coastal area, further reinforcing its connection to maritime professions and proximity to the Baltic Sea.

During the 17th century, the Jurkowski surname gained recognition with the birth of Kazimierz Jurkowski (1618-1683), a Polish nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the Polish-Swedish wars of the mid-17th century. His exploits and achievements helped solidify the Jurkowski name in the annals of Polish history.

Another notable figure bearing the Jurkowski surname was Józef Jurkowski (1743-1819), a Polish painter and architect who contributed to the development of the Neoclassical style in Poland. His works, including the design of the Lazienki Palace in Warsaw, have left a lasting impact on the country's architectural landscape.

In the 19th century, the Jurkowski name gained international recognition with the birth of Heliodor Jurkowski (1850-1923), a Polish artist and sculptor who spent a significant part of his career in Italy. His sculptures, which can be found in various churches and public spaces across Europe, are a testament to his artistic talent and the enduring legacy of the Jurkowski name in the art world.

As the Jurkowski surname spread across Poland and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Jurkowsky, Jurkovski, and Jurkowski, reflecting regional differences and linguistic adaptations. However, the core meaning and connection to the maritime and coastal regions of Poland remained a consistent theme throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jurkowski

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

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

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