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

Krzeminski, 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 Krzeminski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krzeminski in America

Krzeminski is the 26042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krzeminski surname appeared 941 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 Krzeminski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Krzeminski 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 Krzeminski

The surname Krzeminski is of Polish origin and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Polish word "krzem," which means "flint" or "rock," suggesting that the name may have originated from someone who lived near a rocky area or worked with flint.

The earliest known records of the Krzeminski surname can be traced back to the 14th century in various regions of Poland, particularly in the areas around Krakow and Poznan. Some variations of the spelling include Krzeminski, Krzeminsky, and Krzeminski.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Krzeminski name was Stanislaw Krzeminski, a Polish nobleman who lived in the late 15th century. He was a prominent figure in the court of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and played a significant role in the diplomatic relations between Poland and other European countries.

In the 16th century, the Krzeminski family gained prominence in the city of Krakow, where they were involved in various trades and crafts. Jan Krzeminski, born in 1520, was a renowned goldsmith and jeweler whose works were highly sought after by the Polish nobility.

The Krzeminski surname also has ties to several villages and towns in Poland, such as Krzemienica and Krzemionki, which may have been named after the rocky terrain or the presence of flint in the area.

Another notable figure with the Krzeminski surname was Andrzej Krzeminski, a Polish military leader who fought in the Polish-Soviet War of 1919-1921. He was born in 1876 and played a crucial role in the defense of Warsaw during the Battle of Warsaw, which was a decisive victory for the Polish forces.

In the 20th century, Wladyslaw Krzeminski (1912-1991) was a renowned Polish writer and poet, known for his works exploring the themes of Polish identity and the struggles of the working class.

Throughout history, the Krzeminski surname has been carried by various individuals from different walks of life, including scholars, artists, and military figures, all contributing to the rich cultural heritage of Poland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krzeminski

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

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

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