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

Kielbasa, 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 Kielbasa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kielbasa in America

Kielbasa is the 37229th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kielbasa surname appeared 599 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 Kielbasa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kielbasa 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 Kielbasa

The surname "KIELBASA" is of Polish origin, originating in the late 15th century. It is derived from the Polish word "kiełbasa," which means "sausage." This surname likely originated as a nickname for someone involved in the production or sale of sausages.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname "KIELBASA" can be found in the town records of Krakow, Poland, dating back to 1487. It was initially spelled "Kylbasa" or "Kielbasa," reflecting the phonetic spelling of the time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name appeared in various Polish manuscripts and records, including land deeds, tax records, and parish registers. One notable example is Jan KIELBASA, a merchant from Poznan, who is mentioned in a trade agreement from 1592.

In the 18th century, the surname "KIELBASA" began to spread beyond Poland, as Polish communities migrated to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. For instance, Stanislaw KIELBASA, born in 1745 in Krakow, is recorded as one of the earliest immigrants to settle in the Polish community of Panna Maria, Texas, in the late 1800s.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname "KIELBASA." One example is Jakub KIELBASA (1820-1892), a Polish writer and journalist who played a significant role in the Polish independence movement in the 19th century.

Another notable figure is Wladyslaw KIELBASA (1876-1941), a Polish engineer and inventor who patented several groundbreaking designs for early radio technology.

In the field of sports, Katarzyna KIELBASA (born 1962) was a Polish volleyball player who represented Poland in the 1980 and 1984 Olympic Games, winning a silver medal in 1980.

Lastly, Michal KIELBASA (1940-2018) was a renowned Polish-American artist and sculptor, known for his large-scale public art installations and contributions to the contemporary art scene in the United States.

While the surname "KIELBASA" has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by Polish immigrants and their descendants. Despite its humble origins, the name has been associated with individuals from diverse fields, leaving a lasting impact on the cultural and historical fabric of their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kielbasa

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

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

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