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

Kiolbasa, 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 Kiolbasa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kiolbasa in America

Kiolbasa is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kiolbasa surname appeared 112 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 Kiolbasa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kiolbasa 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 Kiolbasa

The surname KIOLBASA has its roots in Poland, originating in the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "kielbasa," which refers to a type of smoked sausage that has long been a staple in Polish cuisine. The name likely originated as a reference to an occupation or a nickname for someone involved in the production or sale of kielbasa.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KIOLBASA can be found in the records of the city of Krakow from the late 1500s, where a merchant named Jan KIOLBASA is mentioned. This suggests that the name had already become established in the region by that time.

In the 17th century, the KIOLBASA name appears in various historical documents and records from different parts of Poland, indicating its spread across the country. One notable example is Maciej KIOLBASA, a farmer from the village of Brzeźnica, who was mentioned in a land registry from 1632.

As the name grew more common, it also evolved into different spellings and variations, such as KIELBASA, KIOLBASSA, and KOLBASA. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and the influence of other languages in areas where Polish immigrants settled.

One of the earliest instances of the KIOLBASA name appearing outside of Poland can be found in the records of the German city of Danzig (now Gdansk, Poland) from the late 18th century. This reflects the migration patterns of Polish communities during that period.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the KIOLBASA surname. One such person was Andrzej KIOLBASA (1845-1923), a Polish painter and artist known for his landscapes and portraits. Another was Wladyslaw KIOLBASA (1892-1976), a Polish-American architect who designed several notable buildings in Chicago and the surrounding area.

In the 20th century, the name KIOLBASA gained some prominence in the United States due to Polish immigration. One notable figure was Stanley KIOLBASA (1920-2002), a World War II veteran and businessman who established a successful sausage company in Chicago, capitalizing on his family's Polish heritage.

Other notable individuals with the KIOLBASA surname include Janina KIOLBASA (1902-1985), a Polish writer and poet known for her works exploring the experiences of women in rural Poland, and Zbigniew KIOLBASA (1928-2012), a Polish-American engineer and inventor who held numerous patents in the field of automotive technology.

While the name KIOLBASA may have humble origins, it has become a part of the rich cultural tapestry of both Poland and the Polish diaspora around the world, reflecting the enduring influence of traditional Polish cuisine and the resilience of immigrant communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kiolbasa

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

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

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