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

Marcinkiewicz, 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 Marcinkiewicz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marcinkiewicz in America

Marcinkiewicz is the 49824th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marcinkiewicz surname appeared 421 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 Marcinkiewicz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marcinkiewicz 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 Marcinkiewicz

The surname Marcinkiewicz originated in Poland, likely appearing in the medieval era. It is a Polish patronymic surname derived from the personal name "Marcin," which is the Polish form of the name Martin. The suffix "-kiewicz" indicates a patronymic, meaning "son of Marcin."

This surname has its roots in various regions of Poland, particularly in areas where the Polish language and culture have a strong presence. It is believed to have emerged as a way to distinguish individuals and families within communities, with the patronymic suffix indicating lineage and ancestry.

Historical records documenting the presence of the Marcinkiewicz surname can be traced back to the 16th and 17th centuries in various Polish archives and documents. However, it is possible that the name existed even earlier, as written records from that period were limited and not always well-preserved.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the Marcinkiewicz surname was Jan Marcinkiewicz, a Polish nobleman and landowner who lived in the late 16th century. Another notable figure was Franciszek Marcinkiewicz, a Catholic priest and theologian who lived in the 17th century and authored several religious texts.

In the 19th century, Stanisław Marcinkiewicz (1839-1919) was a prominent Polish mathematician and professor at the University of Warsaw. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of real analysis and probability theory.

Wacław Marcinkiewicz (1884-1964) was a Polish politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Poland from 1935 to 1936. He played an influential role in shaping Poland's foreign policy during a critical period in the country's history.

Another notable individual with the Marcinkiewicz surname was Józef Marcinkiewicz (1910-1940), a Polish soldier and resistance fighter during World War II. He was executed by the German occupying forces for his involvement in the Polish Underground resistance movement.

While the Marcinkiewicz surname has its origins in Poland, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to immigration and migration patterns. However, its historical roots and significance remain deeply connected to Polish culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marcinkiewicz

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

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

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