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

Miskowicz, 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 Miskowicz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miskowicz in America

Miskowicz is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miskowicz surname appeared 112 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 Miskowicz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Miskowicz 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 Miskowicz

The surname Miskowicz has its origins in Poland, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "mieszko," which means "to dwell" or "to reside." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to the place of residence or the occupation of an individual.

In the early days, surnames were often derived from a person's trade, location, or physical characteristics. The suffix "-icz" or "-wicz" is a common Slavic patronymic, indicating that the name was inherited from the father or ancestor. Therefore, Miskowicz might have been a surname given to someone who lived in a particular area or was associated with a specific dwelling.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Miskowicz can be found in the "Księga Henrykowska," a 14th-century manuscript that documented the history of the Cistercian monastery in Henryków, Lower Silesia. This manuscript mentions a person named "Miskowicz" who was a landowner or a nobleman in the region.

Another notable figure from history bearing this surname is Jan Miskowicz, a Polish nobleman and military commander who lived in the 16th century. He played a significant role in the defense of Poland against the Teutonic Knights and participated in several battles during the Polish-Teutonic War (1519-1521).

In the 17th century, a prominent individual named Mikołaj Miskowicz was a renowned scholar and philosopher who taught at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow. He made significant contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics.

During the 18th century, a Polish-Lithuanian noble family known as the Miskowicz family held significant influence and owned vast estates in the region of Masovia. One member of this family, Stanisław Miskowicz (1720-1795), served as a member of the Polish parliament and was actively involved in political affairs.

Another notable figure was Józef Miskowicz (1845-1912), a Polish artist and painter who specialized in portraiture and religious themes. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Poland.

The Miskowicz surname has also been associated with several place names in Poland, such as Miskowice, a village located in the Lublin Voivodeship, and Miskowice-Kolonia, a settlement in the Masovian Voivodeship. These place names may have contributed to the formation of the surname or vice versa.

Throughout its history, the surname Miskowicz has been spelled in various ways, including Miskowicz, Miskowycz, Miszkowicz, and Mishkovich, reflecting regional variations and linguistic influences. However, the core meaning and origins of the name remain rooted in its Polish heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miskowicz

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

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

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