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

Lapinski, 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 Lapinski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lapinski in America

Lapinski is the 13551st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lapinski surname appeared 2,237 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 Lapinski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lapinski 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 Lapinski

The surname Lapinski is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is a locational name derived from the town of Lapino, which was once situated in the Prussian region of modern-day Poland. The name itself is thought to be a variation of the Slavic word "lapa," meaning "paw" or "bear's paw."

Lapinski is a fairly common surname in Poland and neighboring regions, with records suggesting its presence in various historical documents and manuscripts. One notable mention is found in the 1592 census records of the city of Krakow, where a family by the name of Lapinski is listed as residing in the city's Old Town district.

The earliest recorded bearer of the Lapinski name is believed to be Jan Lapinski, a merchant and landowner who lived in the village of Lapino in the late 15th century. Another notable figure was Katarzyna Lapinska, a renowned herbalist and midwife who practiced in the town of Poznan during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the name Lapinski gained prominence with the birth of Ignacy Lapinski (1738-1810), a Polish military commander who fought in the Kosciuszko Uprising against Russian and Prussian forces. His son, Fryderyk Lapinski (1776-1839), followed in his footsteps and became a prominent general in the Napoleonic Wars.

Another notable Lapinski was Michal Lapinski (1827-1901), a renowned Polish philosopher and writer who authored several influential works on ethics and morality. His contemporary, Wladyslaw Lapinski (1838-1918), was a celebrated painter and sculptor, known for his beautiful landscapes and portraits.

In the 20th century, the name Lapinski gained international recognition through the work of Helena Lapinski (1905-1982), a pioneering Polish-American chemist who made significant contributions to the field of polymer chemistry and was elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences.

Overall, the surname Lapinski has a rich historical legacy, spanning centuries and encompassing individuals from diverse fields, including military, arts, philosophy, and science. Its origins can be traced back to a small town in present-day Poland, but its impact has been felt far beyond its geographical roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lapinski

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

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

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