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

Kwiat, 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 Kwiat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kwiat in America

Kwiat is the 63698th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kwiat surname appeared 313 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 Kwiat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kwiat 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 Kwiat

The surname KWIAT originates from Poland, with its roots dating back several centuries. The name is derived from the Polish word "kwiat," meaning "flower." It is believed that the surname was originally given to individuals who were associated with flowers, either as growers, sellers, or those who lived near flower fields.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KWIAT surname can be found in the Polish town of Kielce in the 16th century. Historical records from that time mention a family of gardeners and florists bearing the name KWIAT. This suggests that the name was initially adopted by those involved in the cultivation and trade of flowers.

In the 17th century, the KWIAT surname began to spread to other parts of Poland. Some notable individuals from this period include Jan KWIAT (1620-1690), a renowned herbalist and botanist who authored several influential works on medicinal plants, and Katarzyna KWIAT (1650-1725), a respected horticulturist known for her extensive knowledge of flower cultivation.

As the name gained popularity, variations in spelling emerged, such as KWIATEK and KWIATOS. These variants likely originated from different regions of Poland or were adopted by families seeking to distinguish themselves from others bearing the same surname.

The 19th century saw the rise of several prominent figures with the KWIAT surname. One such individual was Józef KWIAT (1815-1892), a prominent painter known for his landscapes and floral compositions. Another notable figure was Wacław KWIAT (1840-1912), a renowned poet and author whose works celebrated the beauty of nature and the Polish countryside.

In more recent history, the KWIAT surname has been carried by several accomplished individuals, including:

1. Maria KWIAT (1892-1980), a celebrated Polish opera singer who performed on stages across Europe in the early 20th century.
2. Stanisław KWIAT (1903-1975), a respected linguist and professor of Polish language and literature at the University of Warsaw.
3. Janusz KWIAT (born 1946), a renowned architect and urban planner whose designs have left a lasting impact on the cityscape of Warsaw.
4. Katarzyna KWIAT (born 1968), a successful business executive and entrepreneur who founded one of Poland's largest floral distribution companies.
5. Adam KWIAT (born 1985), a celebrated photographer known for his stunning floral portraits and nature-inspired artwork.

The KWIAT surname has endured through the centuries, carrying a rich history and a strong connection to the natural world and the cultivation of flowers. Its origins and evolution reflect the diverse cultural influences and traditions that have shaped Poland over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kwiat

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

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

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