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

Lobacz, 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 Lobacz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lobacz in America

Lobacz is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lobacz surname appeared 196 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 Lobacz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lobacz 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 Lobacz

The surname LOBACZ is of Polish origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "lobaz," which means a cunning or crafty person. The name likely originated in the central regions of Poland, particularly around the towns of Krakow and Lublin.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LOBACZ surname dates back to 1562, when it appeared in the records of the city of Warsaw. In these documents, a merchant named Zygmunt LOBACZ was referenced as a trader dealing in textiles and spices.

During the 17th century, the LOBACZ name was also found in several historical documents related to the Polish nobility. For instance, in 1687, a nobleman named Wojciech LOBACZ was mentioned as a landowner in the village of Konskie, near the city of Kielce.

The LOBACZ surname has been associated with a few notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Stefan LOBACZ (1585-1649), a Polish writer and philosopher who authored several treatises on ethics and morality. Another notable bearer of this name was Katarzyna LOBACZ (1783-1854), a renowned painter and portraitist who gained recognition for her works depicting Polish aristocracy.

In the 19th century, the LOBACZ surname appeared in records related to the Polish uprisings against Russian rule. Józef LOBACZ (1809-1878) was a prominent figure in the January Uprising of 1863, serving as a cavalry officer and later being exiled to Siberia for his involvement.

Another significant bearer of the LOBACZ name was Franciszek LOBACZ (1871-1942), a Polish engineer and inventor who pioneered early developments in radio technology and wireless communication. He held several patents for his innovations and contributed significantly to the advancement of telecommunications in the early 20th century.

While the LOBACZ surname has its origins in Poland, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the bulk of historical records and notable individuals associated with this surname can be traced back to its Polish roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lobacz

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

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

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