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

Mankowski, 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 Mankowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mankowski in America

Mankowski is the 22530th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mankowski surname appeared 1,141 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 Mankowski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mankowski 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 Mankowski

The surname Mankowski is of Polish origin, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the region of Wielkopolska, located in west-central Poland.

The name Mankowski is derived from the Polish word "manka," which means "manna" or "grain." It is likely that the surname was initially given to individuals who were involved in the cultivation, production, or trade of grains, particularly manna.

Historical records indicate that the name Mankowski first appeared in the 13th century, during the time when Poland was a powerful kingdom under the Piast dynasty. One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in a document from 1287, which refers to a landowner named Stanisław Mankowski.

In the 15th century, the Mankowski family played a prominent role in the city of Poznań, which was a significant center of trade and commerce. Several members of the family were respected merchants and landowners during this period.

Notable individuals with the surname Mankowski throughout history include:

1. Jan Mankowski (1543-1612), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish War.
2. Katarzyna Mankowska (1619-1673), a renowned poet and playwright during the Polish Renaissance.
3. Michał Mankowski (1734-1798), a Polish architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Warsaw.
4. Józef Mankowski (1828-1901), a Polish painter known for his landscape paintings depicting the beauty of the Polish countryside.
5. Maria Mankowska (1894-1957), a Polish activist and suffragette who campaigned for women's rights and equality.

The name Mankowski has also been associated with various place names in Poland, such as Mankowice, a village in the Silesian Voivodeship, and Mankowo, a village in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

While the name Mankowski has its roots in Poland, it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration and diaspora communities. However, its historical significance and connection to Polish culture and heritage remain strong.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mankowski

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

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

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