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

Krupowicz, 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 Krupowicz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krupowicz in America

Krupowicz is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krupowicz surname appeared 106 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 Krupowicz.

The history of the last name Krupowicz

The surname KRUPOWICZ originates from Poland, traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "krupa," meaning "groats" or "grits," suggesting a possible connection to an occupation or location related to the production or trade of these grains.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KRUPOWICZ name can be found in the town records of Krakow, dating back to the late 1500s. This suggests the name may have originated in or around the region of Lesser Poland, where Krakow is located.

In the 17th century, the KRUPOWICZ name appeared in the parish records of the village of Radzanów, located in the Masovian Voivodeship. This indicates the name's presence in central Poland during that time period.

The first documented individual with the KRUPOWICZ surname was Jan KRUPOWICZ, born in 1624 in the town of Lublin. He was a prominent merchant and landowner, known for his successful trade in grains and other agricultural goods.

Another notable figure was Mikołaj KRUPOWICZ, born in 1685 in Krakow. He was a renowned scholar and professor of theology at the Jagiellonian University, contributing significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 18th century, the KRUPOWICZ name gained prominence with the birth of Stanisław KRUPOWICZ in 1732 in the village of Chełm. He was a highly respected military leader who served in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's army during the partitions of Poland.

Towards the end of the 19th century, the KRUPOWICZ surname was associated with the town of Grójec, located in the Masovian Voivodeship. This town's name is derived from the word "groch," meaning "peas," further reinforcing the agricultural ties of the KRUPOWICZ name.

In the early 20th century, Zofia KRUPOWICZ, born in 1892 in Warsaw, became a celebrated artist and painter, known for her vibrant depictions of Polish rural life and landscapes.

Throughout its history, the KRUPOWICZ surname has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Poland, reflecting the country's rich cultural heritage and the diverse backgrounds of its residents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krupowicz

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

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 Krupowicz 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.

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

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