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

Kujawa, 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 Kujawa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kujawa in America

Kujawa is the 10548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kujawa surname appeared 3,039 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 Kujawa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kujawa 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 Kujawa

The surname KUJAWA is of Polish origin and dates back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Polish word "kuj," which means "to forge" or "to hammer," referring to the occupation of a blacksmith.

The name KUJAWA is believed to have originated in the region of Kujawy, a historical province located in central Poland, known for its fertile soil and agricultural traditions. The earliest recorded mention of the name can be found in the records of the city of Bydgoszcz, located in the Kujawy region, in the late 1300s.

During the Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from occupations, locations, or personal characteristics. The name KUJAWA likely originated as a descriptive surname for individuals who worked as blacksmiths or were associated with the metalworking trade in the Kujawy region.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname KUJAWA was Jan Kujawa, a prominent blacksmith who lived in the town of Toruń in the late 15th century. Historical records indicate that he was well-respected for his craftsmanship and contributed to the construction of several notable buildings in the city.

In the 16th century, the name KUJAWA appeared in the records of the nearby city of Włocławek, where a family of blacksmiths bearing the surname was documented. This family was known for their skills in forging agricultural tools and implements, which were essential for the region's thriving farming community.

Another notable individual with the surname KUJAWA was Marcin Kujawa, a Polish scholar and writer who lived in the 17th century. He was born in the town of Inowrocław in the Kujawy region and is remembered for his contributions to the field of linguistics and his works on the Polish language.

In the 18th century, the name KUJAWA was associated with several prominent military figures. One such individual was Michał Kujawa, a cavalry officer who served in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. He was known for his bravery and leadership during the wars against the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire.

As the surname KUJAWA spread beyond the Kujawy region, it became more widely adopted across Poland. In the 19th century, the name was associated with several influential figures in the arts and literature. One notable example was Maria Kujawa, a celebrated Polish poet and writer who was born in the city of Poznań in 1837.

Throughout its history, the surname KUJAWA has maintained its connection to the Kujawy region and its metalworking traditions. It continues to be a prominent surname in Poland and among Polish communities around the world, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and a legacy of skilled craftsmanship.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kujawa

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

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

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