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

Kruszewski, 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 Kruszewski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kruszewski in America

Kruszewski is the 26814th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kruszewski surname appeared 907 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 Kruszewski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kruszewski 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 Kruszewski

The surname Kruszewski is of Polish origin, originating in the late medieval period between the 14th and 16th centuries. It is derived from the Polish word "kruszec," which means "ore" or "metal," suggesting that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked with metals or lived near a mining area.

The name is believed to have originated in the central or southern regions of Poland, where mining and metalworking were important industries during that time. The earliest known written records of the name date back to the 15th century, when it appeared in various historical documents and registers.

One notable early reference to the Kruszewski name can be found in the Metryka Koronna, a collection of official documents from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, which includes records of land grants and other legal transactions involving individuals with this surname.

The earliest recorded bearer of the Kruszewski name was Jan Kruszewski, who lived in the town of Kielce in the late 15th century. He was a blacksmith and metalworker, further reinforcing the connection between the name and the metal industry.

Over the centuries, the Kruszewski name has been associated with several notable individuals. One such person was Tadeusz Kruszewski, a Polish linguist and philologist who lived from 1811 to 1887. He made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages and is considered one of the founders of modern Polish linguistics.

Another prominent figure with the Kruszewski surname was Walery Kruszewski, a Polish composer and pianist who lived from 1837 to 1888. He composed numerous works for piano and orchestra and was renowned for his virtuosic piano performances.

In the 20th century, Wanda Kruszewska (1901-1985) was a notable Polish writer and journalist. She published several novels and short stories and was active in the Polish resistance movement during World War II.

Henryk Kruszewski (1913-1998) was a Polish engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of radar technology. He held numerous patents and played a crucial role in advancing radar systems for both military and civilian applications.

More recently, Andrzej Kruszewski (born 1954) is a Polish film director and screenwriter known for his critically acclaimed movies that explore social and political themes in contemporary Poland.

While the Kruszewski surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical and etymological origins of the name remain firmly rooted in the Polish language and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kruszewski

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

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

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