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

Michniewicz, 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 Michniewicz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Michniewicz in America

Michniewicz is the 61899th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Michniewicz surname appeared 324 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 Michniewicz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Michniewicz 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 Michniewicz

The surname Michniewicz is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in the region of central Poland. It is derived from the Polish word "mich," which means a bag or sack, suggesting that the name may have originated as a descriptive term for someone involved in the production or trade of bags or sacks.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Michniewicz name can be found in the historical records of the town of Łowicz, located in central Poland, dating back to the 15th century. These records document the presence of a family bearing this surname within the local community.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Michniewicz name appeared in various Polish noble families' genealogical records and chronicles. Notably, Jan Michniewicz (1522-1587) was a prominent Polish nobleman and military leader who distinguished himself in the battles against the Teutonic Knights and Muscovite forces.

In the 18th century, the Michniewicz surname gained further recognition through the accomplishments of Franciszek Michniewicz (1742-1816), a renowned Polish architect and urban planner. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and urban projects in Warsaw and other Polish cities.

Another notable figure bearing the Michniewicz name was Władysław Michniewicz (1856-1924), a Polish painter and art educator. He played a significant role in promoting and developing the art education system in Poland during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The Michniewicz surname can also be traced back to several historical villages and towns in central and eastern Poland, such as Michniów, Michniewice, and Michniewo, which may have contributed to the formation and spread of the name across different regions.

Throughout its history, the Michniewicz surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, including tailors, merchants, artisans, and members of the clergy. It has also been carried by individuals from different social strata, ranging from noble families to commoners and tradespeople.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Michniewicz

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

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

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