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

Klosowski, 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 Klosowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Klosowski in America

Klosowski is the 32485th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Klosowski surname appeared 708 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 Klosowski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Klosowski 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 Klosowski

The surname Klosowski is of Polish origin, emerging in the late medieval period. It is derived from the Polish word "klos," which means "spike" or "ear of grain," and the suffix "-owski," indicating a place of origin or association. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone from a place connected with the cultivation or processing of grain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Klosowski name can be found in the tax registers of the city of Krakow, dating back to the 15th century. These records mention several individuals bearing the name, indicating its presence in the region at that time.

In the 16th century, the Klosowski name appeared in various historical documents related to the Polish nobility. Notably, Jan Klosowski (1525-1592) was a prominent military commander and statesman who served under King Sigismund II Augustus. His distinguished service and contributions to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth were well-documented.

During the 17th century, the Klosowski name was associated with several notable figures in the Polish literary and cultural spheres. Andrzej Klosowski (1620-1677) was a respected poet and playwright whose works were highly regarded in his time.

In the 18th century, the Klosowski surname gained prominence in the Polish academic and scientific circles. Franciszek Klosowski (1745-1819) was a renowned mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the advancement of these fields in Poland.

The 19th century saw the Klosowski name gain international recognition through the work of Wladyslaw Klosowski (1825-1892), a Polish-born artist and sculptor who lived and worked in France. His sculptures adorned numerous public spaces and museums across Europe, cementing his reputation as a master of his craft.

Throughout its history, the Klosowski surname has been associated with various places in Poland, including villages and towns bearing similar names, such as Klosowice, Klosow, and Klosowka. These place names likely influenced the development and spelling variations of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Klosowski

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

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

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