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

Juzwiak, 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 Juzwiak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Juzwiak in America

Juzwiak is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Juzwiak surname appeared 179 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 Juzwiak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Juzwiak 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 Juzwiak

The surname JUZWIAK originates from Poland and is believed to have emerged in the late 15th or early 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "juz," which means "already" or "now," suggesting a possible connection to someone who was prompt or efficient. The name may have evolved from a nickname or a descriptive term for an individual's character or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the JUZWIAK surname can be found in the parish records of the village of Strzyzewice in the Kielce region of central Poland, dated around the year 1520. These records mention a Jan Juzwiak, who was likely one of the first individuals to bear this surname in the area.

In the 17th century, the JUZWIAK name appeared in various historical documents and records throughout the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Notably, a Franciszek Juzwiak was mentioned in the court records of the city of Krakow in 1687, indicating the presence of the family in urban areas.

During the 18th century, the JUZWIAK surname spread further across Poland, with references found in regions such as Greater Poland and Silesia. One notable individual from this period was Andrzej Juzwiak, a landowner and prominent figure in the town of Opole, who lived between 1725 and 1798.

As the 19th century dawned, the JUZWIAK name continued to gain prominence, with several individuals making significant contributions to various fields. Józef Juzwiak (1810-1876) was a renowned Polish painter and art teacher who taught at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. Another notable figure was Stanisław Juzwiak (1854-1919), a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Galician Regional Parliament.

In the early 20th century, the JUZWIAK surname gained international recognition with the achievements of Karol Juzwiak (1887-1957), a Polish engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early aviation technology. He is best known for his work on the design and construction of the first Polish-built aircraft, the Juzwiak-1, which made its maiden flight in 1910.

Throughout its history, the JUZWIAK surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, politicians, and innovators. While the name may have originated as a descriptive term or nickname, it has evolved to become a respected surname with a rich heritage rooted in the history and culture of Poland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Juzwiak

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

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

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