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

Lewicki, 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 Lewicki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lewicki in America

Lewicki is the 21048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lewicki surname appeared 1,249 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 Lewicki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lewicki 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 Lewicki

The surname Lewicki is of Polish origin, deriving from the medieval Polish word 'lew', meaning 'lion'. It likely originated as a nickname for someone with lion-like characteristics, such as bravery or strength. The surname can be traced back to the 14th century in various regions of Poland.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Lewicki surname appears in a 1398 document from the city of Krakow, referring to a man named Jan Lewicki. Another early reference is found in a 1412 record from the town of Bydgoszcz, mentioning a certain Pawel Lewicki.

In the 16th century, the name Lewicki was associated with several notable individuals. Jakub Lewicki (1509-1573) was a Polish nobleman and military leader who fought in various wars against the Teutonic Knights and the Ottoman Empire. Andrzej Lewicki (1528-1595) was a renowned Polish astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of comets and planetary movements.

The Lewicki surname also has connections to various place names in Poland. For example, the village of Lewiczyn in the Masovian Voivodeship is believed to have derived its name from the Lewicki family who resided there. Similarly, the town of Lewiczówka in the Subcarpathian Voivodeship may have its origins linked to this surname.

In the 18th century, Kazimierz Lewicki (1712-1782) was a prominent Polish philosopher and writer who advocated for educational reforms and the promotion of the Polish language and culture. Franciszek Lewicki (1786-1848) was a celebrated Polish painter known for his portraits and historical scenes.

Another notable figure with the Lewicki surname was Tadeusz Lewicki (1906-1992), a renowned Polish archaeologist and historian who made significant contributions to the study of ancient civilizations in the Middle East, particularly in Iran and Iraq.

Throughout its history, the Lewicki surname has been associated with individuals from various fields, including military leaders, scholars, artists, and intellectuals, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lewicki

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

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

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