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

Kuzniar, 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 Kuzniar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kuzniar in America

Kuzniar is the 41579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kuzniar surname appeared 523 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 Kuzniar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kuzniar 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 Kuzniar

The surname KUZNIAR has its origins in Eastern Europe, specifically in Poland and the surrounding regions. It is derived from the Polish word "kuźnia," which means "forge" or "smithy," indicating that the name was likely given to someone who worked as a blacksmith or in a related trade involving metalworking.

This surname can be traced back to at least the 15th century, with early records showing variations in spelling such as Kuźniar, Kuzniar, and Kuznar. These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling at the time and regional dialects.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KUZNIAR name can be found in the Metryka Koronna (Crown Metrica), a collection of official records from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, where a blacksmith named Jan Kuzniar was mentioned in a document dated 1487.

During the Middle Ages, blacksmiths played a crucial role in medieval societies, as they were responsible for producing tools, weapons, and other essential metal items. The KUZNIAR surname likely originated as an occupational name, indicating the family's trade or profession.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the KUZNIAR surname. One example is Józef Kuźniar (1840-1900), a Polish painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes. Another is Andrzej Kuźniar (1916-2003), a Polish diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland from 1971 to 1973.

In the 19th century, Kazimierz Kuzniar (1808-1866), a Polish writer and journalist, gained recognition for his literary works and contributions to the Polish press. Additionally, Stanisław Kuzniar (1879-1953) was a Polish sculptor and medallist who created numerous public monuments and memorials.

The KUZNIAR surname can also be found in other Slavic countries, such as Russia and Ukraine, where it may have been spelled slightly differently due to linguistic variations but still retained its connection to the metalworking trade.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kuzniar

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

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

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