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

Kondratowicz, 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 Kondratowicz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kondratowicz in America

Kondratowicz is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kondratowicz surname appeared 200 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 Kondratowicz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kondratowicz 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 Kondratowicz

The surname KONDRATOWICZ is of Polish origin, originating from the region of Lesser Poland in the late medieval period. It is derived from the Polish given name Kondrat, a variant of the Greek name Kondratios, meaning "steadfast" or "constant." The suffix "-owicz" indicates a patronymic name, denoting the son or descendant of Kondrat.

The earliest recorded instances of the name KONDRATOWICZ can be traced back to the 15th century in historical records from the Kraków region of Poland. In these documents, the name is sometimes spelled as Kondratowycz or Kondratowic, reflecting variations in spelling and pronunciation common during that era.

One notable historical figure bearing this surname was Jan KONDRATOWICZ, a 16th-century Polish nobleman and military leader who fought in the Polish-Muscovite War (1609-1618). He was born around 1580 and gained recognition for his bravery and strategic skills during the siege of Smolensk in 1611.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Józef KONDRATOWICZ, a Polish painter and artist who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries (1768-1846). He is known for his portraits and religious paintings, many of which can be found in churches and museums throughout Poland.

In the 19th century, Franciszek KONDRATOWICZ (1801-1891) was a Polish writer and philosopher who contributed to the Polish Romantic literary movement. His works explored themes of national identity and the struggle for independence during the era of partitions of Poland.

Towards the end of the 19th century, Michał KONDRATOWICZ (1866-1932) was a Polish engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early aviation technology. He designed and built one of the first successful gliders in Poland, paving the way for further advancements in aeronautics.

Lastly, Wanda KONDRATOWICZ (1905-1983) was a Polish chess player and one of the strongest female chess players of her time. She represented Poland in several international chess tournaments and was awarded the prestigious title of Woman International Master by the World Chess Federation (FIDE).

While the KONDRATOWICZ surname is primarily associated with Poland, it has also been found in other regions with historical Polish populations, such as parts of present-day Ukraine, Lithuania, and Belarus, reflecting the migration and settlement patterns of Polish communities over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kondratowicz

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

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

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