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

Krajewski, 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 Krajewski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krajewski in America

Krajewski is the 9515th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krajewski surname appeared 3,416 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Krajewski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Krajewski 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 Krajewski

The surname Krajewski has its origins in Poland, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Polish word "kraj," which means "land" or "country," and the suffix "-ewski," which indicates a place of origin or belonging. This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who came from a particular region or village.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Krajewski can be found in historical records from the 15th and 16th centuries in various regions of Poland. For example, there are mentions of individuals with this surname in the town records of Krakow and Poznan during this time period.

In terms of historical references, the name Krajewski does not appear to have been prominently featured in major manuscripts or chronicles from ancient times. However, it is possible that some individuals with this surname may have been involved in local events or held minor positions within their respective communities.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Krajewski was Jan Krajewski, who lived in the late 16th century and was a landowner in the town of Lublin. Another notable figure was Stanislaw Krajewski (1617-1673), a Polish Catholic priest and theologian who served as a canon in the city of Krakow.

In the 19th century, there was a writer and playwright named Franciszek Krajewski (1823-1892) who was known for his works in the Polish language. Additionally, Wladyslaw Krajewski (1855-1907) was a Polish painter and art educator who trained many notable artists of his time.

Another individual worth mentioning is Marian Krajewski (1895-1976), a Polish lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Sejm (the lower house of the Polish parliament) in the interwar period.

While the Krajewski surname is not as widespread as some other Polish names, it has maintained a presence throughout the country's history, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields, including literature, arts, politics, and religion.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krajewski

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

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

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