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

Krakowski, 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 Krakowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krakowski in America

Krakowski is the 25640th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krakowski surname appeared 962 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 Krakowski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Krakowski 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 Krakowski

The surname Krakowski is of Polish origin, derived from the word "krakowski," meaning "of or from Krakow," a city located in southern Poland. The name likely originated in the Middle Ages, when it was common to adopt surnames based on one's place of origin or residence.

Krakowski is a toponymic surname, referring to the city of Krakow, which has a rich history dating back to the 7th century. Krakow was once the capital of Poland and a major center of trade, culture, and education. The city's name is believed to come from the name of a legendary ruler, Krak, who is said to have founded the city.

Historical records from the 14th and 15th centuries mention individuals with the surname Krakowski, suggesting that the name was well-established by that time. One notable example is Jan Krakowski, a Polish mathematician and astronomer who lived in the late 15th century and studied at the University of Krakow.

In the 16th century, the Krakowski family played a significant role in the Polish Reformation. Stanisław Krakowski was a prominent Protestant minister and author who advocated for religious reforms in Poland.

During the 17th century, the name Krakowski appeared in various historical documents related to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. For instance, Andrzej Krakowski was a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Polish-Muscovite War (1609-1618).

In the 18th century, the Krakowski surname was associated with several notable figures in the arts and sciences. Franciszek Krakowski (1733-1795) was a Polish painter known for his religious and historical works, while Jan Krakowski (1758-1823) was a respected mathematician and educator.

The 19th century saw the rise of several Krakowski families in different parts of Europe. One prominent example is Ludwik Krakowski (1824-1890), a Polish-born artist who spent most of his career in France and became known for his landscapes and genre paintings.

As the Krakowski surname spread beyond Poland, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Krakovski, Krakovsky, and Krakovskiy, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of the regions where the name was adopted.

While the above examples highlight some notable individuals with the Krakowski surname throughout history, it is important to note that the name has been carried by countless others whose stories and contributions may not have been as well documented.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krakowski

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

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

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