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

Klimaszewski, 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 Klimaszewski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Klimaszewski in America

Klimaszewski is the 46487th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Klimaszewski surname appeared 458 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 Klimaszewski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Klimaszewski 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 Klimaszewski

The surname Klimaszewski is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is a topographic name derived from the Polish word "klimek," which means a mass of soil, referring to a person who lived near or owned land with a particular type of soil.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Klimaszewski can be found in the parish records of the village of Kleczanów, located in the historic region of Lesser Poland. These records, dating back to the late 16th century, mention a family of landowners with the surname Klimaszewski.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Klimaszewski name appeared in various historical documents, such as land deeds and tax records, in the regions of Lesser Poland and Silesia. This indicates that the family had established itself as a prominent landholding lineage in these areas.

One notable figure from this period was Jan Klimaszewski (1620-1687), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish wars. He was recognized for his bravery and strategic acumen, earning him the respect of his contemporaries.

In the 19th century, the Klimaszewski surname gained further recognition with the birth of Michał Klimaszewski (1808-1865), a renowned Polish painter and art educator. His works, which often depicted landscapes and scenes from everyday life, were highly acclaimed and can be found in several museums across Poland.

Another prominent figure was Wacław Klimaszewski (1852-1927), a Polish politician and lawyer. He served as a member of the Galician Diet, representing the city of Kraków, and was an ardent supporter of Polish independence.

As the Klimaszewski family spread throughout Poland and beyond, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Klimaszewski, Klimaszewicz, and Klimaszewsky. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the adoption of different languages.

While the Klimaszewski surname is primarily associated with Poland, it has also been found in other Slavic countries, such as Belarus and Ukraine, likely due to migration and intermarriage over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Klimaszewski

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

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

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