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

Kisiel, 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 Kisiel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kisiel in America

Kisiel is the 40554th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kisiel surname appeared 539 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 Kisiel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kisiel 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 Kisiel

The surname Kisiel originates from Poland, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "kisiel," which refers to a type of sweet fruit pudding or kissel, a traditional Slavic dish made from starch and fruit. The name may have been given as a descriptive surname to someone who was associated with the production or selling of this dessert.

Records from the 16th and 17th centuries indicate that the name was predominantly found in the regions of Wielkopolska and Małopolska, which were part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth at the time. Some earlier variations of the spelling included "Kissel," "Kissell," and "Kiselius," which reflect the name's evolution from its linguistic roots.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Kisiel surname was Jan Kisiel, a Polish nobleman and military commander who lived from 1588 to 1654. He played a significant role in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's wars against the Ottoman Empire and was awarded the prestigious title of Field Hetman of the Crown for his military service.

Another notable figure in Polish history with the surname Kisiel was Adam Kisiel, a prominent lawyer and politician who lived from 1600 to 1653. He served as a member of the Polish Sejm (parliament) and was instrumental in drafting legal reforms during the reign of King Władysław IV Vasa.

In the literary realm, Franciszek Maksymilian Kisiel (1801-1863) was a Polish poet and translator who gained recognition for his translations of works by Lord Byron and other English poets into Polish. His contributions helped enrich the literary landscape of 19th-century Poland.

Moving beyond Poland, the surname Kisiel also found its way into other parts of Europe. One notable bearer was Ignacy Kisiel (1783-1855), a Polish-born Russian military engineer who played a crucial role in the construction of fortifications and defensive works in the Russian Empire.

Another individual of note was Andrij Kisiel (1858-1944), a Ukrainian priest and educator who founded several educational institutions in the region of Galicia, which was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. His efforts contributed to the preservation and promotion of Ukrainian language and culture during a period of political turmoil.

While the surname Kisiel may not be as widespread as some other Polish surnames, its historical roots and the accomplishments of its bearers have left an indelible mark on the cultural and political landscapes of Poland and neighboring regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kisiel

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

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

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