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

Kaczor, 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 Kaczor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kaczor in America

Kaczor is the 16720th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kaczor surname appeared 1,711 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Kaczor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kaczor 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 Kaczor

The surname KACZOR originated in Poland, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Polish word "kaczor," meaning "drake" or "male duck." This connection to waterfowl suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone involved in breeding or hunting ducks.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KACZOR name can be found in the Teki Naruszewicza, a collection of historical documents from the 15th century. In this manuscript, a certain Jan KACZOR is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Kaczorowo, located in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian region of Poland.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the KACZOR name appeared in various parish records and tax registers across different regions of Poland. Notably, in 1564, a Stanisław KACZOR was recorded as a merchant in the city of Kraków.

In the 18th century, the KACZOR surname gained prominence through the achievements of Józef KACZOR (1728-1796), a Polish nobleman and military leader who fought in the Polish-Russian War of 1792. His bravery and tactical skills earned him recognition throughout the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Another notable figure with the KACZOR surname was Franciszek KACZOR (1811-1876), a Polish painter and art educator who studied in Rome and later became a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. His works, primarily portraits and historical scenes, are displayed in various museums across Poland.

The 19th century saw the birth of Karol KACZOR (1857-1932), a renowned Polish geographer and cartographer. He made significant contributions to the field of cartography and served as the director of the Geographic Institute in Lviv (now part of Ukraine).

During the 20th century, the KACZOR name was carried by Wacław KACZOR (1920-2003), a Polish actor and theater director. He was widely recognized for his performances in numerous plays and films, including his portrayal of King Zygmunt III Waza in the 1976 film "The Deluge."

While the KACZOR surname has its roots in Poland, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be firmly traced back to the medieval era and the Polish language, with a connection to the avian world that has endured for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kaczor

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

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

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