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

Kurowski, 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 Kurowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kurowski in America

Kurowski is the 16679th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kurowski surname appeared 1,717 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 Kurowski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kurowski 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 Kurowski

The surname Kurowski originated in Poland, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "kur," which means "rooster" or "cockerel," suggesting that the name may have originally referred to someone who raised or traded in poultry.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in a Polish census record from 1563, which lists a Jan Kurowski from the village of Grzmiąca, located in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian region of central Poland. This suggests that the name was well-established in this area by the mid-16th century.

In the 17th century, the Kurowski family gained prominence in the Polish nobility, with several members holding significant positions in the military and government. One notable figure was Kazimierz Kurowski (1618-1675), a Polish nobleman and military commander who played a crucial role in the Polish-Swedish War of the mid-17th century.

As the Kurowski family grew in influence, the name spread to other parts of Poland, with various branches adopting slight variations in spelling, such as Kurowsky or Kurowski. These variations often reflected regional dialects or linguistic influences.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in a historical manuscript can be found in the "Akta Grodzkie" (Castle Court Records) of the Lublin region, dating back to the late 16th century. This document mentions a Marcin Kurowski, who was involved in a land dispute.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname Kurowski, including:

1. Józef Kurowski (1794-1875), a Polish painter and illustrator known for his portraits and historical scenes.
2. Ksawery Kurowski (1854-1927), a Polish politician and journalist who served as a member of the Prussian Parliament in the late 19th century.
3. Jerzy Kurowski (1902-1981), a Polish writer and poet, best known for his works exploring the themes of patriotism and resistance during World War II.
4. Stanisław Kurowski (1912-1997), a Polish mathematician and logician who made significant contributions to the field of set theory.
5. Marek Kurowski (born 1953), a Polish actor and filmmaker, known for his roles in several popular Polish television series and films.

It is worth noting that while the name Kurowski is primarily associated with Poland, it has also been adopted by individuals of Polish descent in other parts of the world, particularly in areas with significant Polish diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kurowski

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

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

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