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

Kobylski, 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 Kobylski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kobylski in America

Kobylski is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kobylski surname appeared 182 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 Kobylski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kobylski 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 Kobylski

The surname KOBYLSKI originated in Poland during the medieval period. It is derived from the Polish word "kobyla," meaning "mare" or "female horse." The name likely referred to a person who worked with horses, perhaps a horse breeder or someone who cared for the animals.

The earliest recorded instances of the KOBYLSKI surname can be traced back to the 15th century in various Polish records and documents. In the town of Krakow, there is a mention of a Jakub KOBYLSKI in a registry from 1482. Another early reference is found in the Poznan region, where a Jan KOBYLSKI is listed as a landowner in 1523.

Throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, the KOBYLSKI name appeared in various regions of Poland, often associated with small villages or rural areas. Some notable examples include Marcin KOBYLSKI, a farmer from the village of Kobylniki, born in 1587, and Pawel KOBYLSKI, a blacksmith from the town of Jarocin, who lived from 1612 to 1679.

In the 18th century, the KOBYLSKI surname gained prominence with the birth of Franciszek KOBYLSKI (1726-1798), a Polish nobleman and military officer who served in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's army. He was known for his bravery and leadership during the wars against Russia and Prussia.

Another notable figure was Tomasz KOBYLSKI (1810-1892), a Polish writer and poet who published several collections of poems and short stories. He was highly regarded for his contributions to Polish literature and his works often reflected the struggles of the Polish people during the partitions of Poland.

In the 19th century, the KOBYLSKI name appeared in various regions of the former Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, including areas that are now part of modern-day Ukraine, Belarus, and Lithuania. One example is Kazimierz KOBYLSKI (1854-1919), a Polish educator and author who wrote several textbooks on mathematics and science.

As the KOBYLSKI surname spread across Europe and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as KOBYLSKY, KOBILSKI, and KOBYLSKI, reflecting the different linguistic influences and regional dialects. However, the core meaning and origin remained rooted in the Polish word "kobyla," a testament to the name's enduring ties to its equestrian heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kobylski

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

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

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