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

Lipnicki, 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 Lipnicki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lipnicki in America

Lipnicki is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lipnicki surname appeared 126 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 Lipnicki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lipnicki 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 Lipnicki

The surname Lipnicki originates from Poland, where it first appeared in the 14th century. It is derived from the Polish word "lipnik," meaning "linden tree." The name likely referred to someone who lived near a grove of linden trees or worked with the wood from these trees.

The earliest recorded instance of the Lipnicki name can be found in a document from the city of Krakow, dated 1372. This document mentions a merchant named Jan Lipnicki, suggesting that the name was already well-established by that time.

During the Renaissance period, the Lipnicki name was associated with several notable individuals. One such person was Andrzej Lipnicki (1572-1631), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish wars.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Hieronim Lipnicki (1620-1668), a Polish Jesuit and philosopher who wrote extensively on logic and metaphysics. His works were widely studied in European universities during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, Kazimierz Lipnicki (1735-1813) was a Polish artist and architect known for his work on several churches and palaces in Warsaw and other cities. His baroque-style buildings were highly influential in the region.

Moving into the 19th century, Józef Lipnicki (1819-1897) was a Polish historian and writer who published numerous books on the history of Poland and its struggles for independence.

One of the most famous individuals with the Lipnicki surname was Tadeusz Lipnicki (1904-1985), a Polish actor and director who appeared in over 100 films throughout his career. He is considered one of the greatest actors in the history of Polish cinema.

Throughout its history, the Lipnicki name has been associated with various professions, including merchants, soldiers, scholars, artists, and performers. While its origins can be traced back to a humble reference to linden trees, the name has since taken on a rich cultural significance in Poland and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lipnicki

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

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

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