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

Michonski, 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 Michonski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Michonski in America

Michonski is the 66553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Michonski surname appeared 297 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 Michonski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Michonski 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 Michonski

The surname "MICHONSKI" has its origins in Poland, and records of the name can be traced back to the early 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "miech," which means a leather sack or bag, suggesting that the original bearers of the name may have been involved in the leather trade or perhaps carried such bags as part of their occupation.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Akta Grodzkie, a collection of legal documents from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, dating back to the 1400s. In these records, there are references to individuals with the surname "Miechowski" or "Miechowsky," which are variations of the modern spelling.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name appears to have spread across various regions of Poland, with records indicating individuals bearing the surname in cities such as Krakow, Warsaw, and Gdansk. This suggests that the name was not confined to a specific locality but had gained a wider geographic distribution.

A notable figure with the surname "MICHONSKI" was Jerzy Michonski, a Polish military officer who served in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during the 17th century. Born in 1620, he gained recognition for his bravery and leadership in several battles against Swedish and Russian forces during the ongoing conflicts of that era.

Another significant individual was Franciszek Michonski, a Polish writer and historian who lived from 1802 to 1875. He authored several works on Polish history and literature, contributing to the preservation and promotion of Polish cultural heritage during a time when Poland was partitioned among neighboring empires.

In the 19th century, the name "MICHONSKI" also appeared in records related to Polish immigrants who settled in various parts of the United States and other countries. One such individual was Stanislaw Michonski, born in 1842, who immigrated to the United States in the late 1860s and settled in the state of Wisconsin, where he worked as a farmer.

Towards the end of the 19th century, Jadwiga Michonska, born in 1875, gained prominence as a Polish educator and advocate for women's rights. She established several schools for girls and played a significant role in promoting educational opportunities for women in Poland during a period of social and cultural change.

Throughout its history, the surname "MICHONSKI" has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including military figures, writers, immigrants, and educators, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of those who have borne this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Michonski

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

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

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