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

Kwiecień, 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 Kwiecień surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kwiecień in America

Kwiecień is the 41164th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kwiecień surname appeared 529 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 Kwiecień.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kwiecień 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 Kwiecień

The surname Kwiecien originates from Poland, and its roots can be traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "kwiecień," which means "April," suggesting that the name may have been initially given to someone born or associated with that particular month.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kwiecien can be found in the Polish parish records from the late 16th century, specifically in the region of Lesser Poland (Małopolska). These records often listed individuals with occupational surnames or nicknames related to their birth months or seasons.

During the Middle Ages, surnames were not as widespread as they are today, and individuals were often referred to by their given names or descriptive nicknames. As the use of hereditary surnames became more common, names like Kwiecien, which were initially based on birth months or seasons, became established as family names.

In the 17th century, the Kwiecien surname appeared in various historical documents, such as tax records and land registries, particularly in the areas of Krakow and Lublin. This suggests that the name was well-established in these regions during that period.

One notable figure bearing the Kwiecien surname was Jan Kwiecien (1629-1701), a Polish Catholic priest and theologian who served as the rector of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow during the late 17th century.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Franciszek Kwiecien (1789-1855), a Polish painter and art professor who specialized in portraiture and historical scenes. His works can be found in various museums and collections throughout Poland.

In the 19th century, the Kwiecien surname gained recognition in the field of literature with the writer and poet Michał Kwiecien (1841-1899). His works often explored themes of rural life and the struggles of the Polish peasantry.

Towards the end of the 19th century, the Kwiecien surname also made its mark in the realm of music. Józef Kwiecien (1872-1947) was a renowned Polish violinist and composer who achieved recognition both in his home country and internationally.

During the 20th century, one of the most notable figures with the Kwiecien surname was Kazimierz Kwiecien (1922-2009), a Polish scientist and professor who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry and molecular spectroscopy.

While the Kwiecien surname originated in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by Polish immigrants and their descendants. However, its roots and historical significance remain deeply tied to the Polish culture and language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kwiecień

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

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

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