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

Miskowiec, 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 Miskowiec surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miskowiec in America

Miskowiec is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miskowiec surname appeared 228 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 Miskowiec.

We can also compare 2010 data for Miskowiec 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 Miskowiec

The surname MISKOWIEC has its origins in Poland, with the earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "mieszko," which means "to dwell" or "to reside," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a specific location or region.

One of the earliest documented instances of the MISKOWIEC surname can be found in the historic records of the city of Krakow, where a certain Jakub MISKOWIEC was mentioned in a legal document from 1587. This indicates that the surname was already well-established in the region by the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the MISKOWIEC name appeared in various parish records and tax registers across various Polish towns and villages, including Poznan, Wroclaw, and Gdansk. These records provide valuable insights into the geographical distribution of the surname during that time period.

The earliest known bearer of the MISKOWIEC surname was Jan MISKOWIEC, born in 1602 in the village of Kielce, near the city of Krakow. He was a farmer and landowner, and his descendants continued to live in the same region for several generations.

Another notable figure with the MISKOWIEC surname was Marianna MISKOWIEC, a prominent artist and painter who lived in Warsaw during the late 18th century. Her works, which included portraits and landscapes, were highly regarded in her time and can still be found in several Polish art galleries and museums.

In the 19th century, the MISKOWIEC surname gained further prominence with the birth of Ignacy MISKOWIEC (1832-1901), a renowned Polish poet and writer whose works focused on themes of national identity and patriotism. His poetry collections, such as "Pieśni Ojczyste" (Songs of the Fatherland), were widely read and celebrated during the period of Polish cultural revival.

Another significant figure was Stanislaw MISKOWIEC (1867-1944), a renowned architect who contributed to the design and construction of several iconic buildings in Warsaw, including the Warsaw Philharmonic and the Royal Castle. His work played a crucial role in shaping the city's architectural landscape during the early 20th century.

The MISKOWIEC surname has also been associated with various place names in Poland, such as the village of Miskowice in the Opole region, suggesting that some branches of the family may have taken their name from specific locations where they resided.

While the MISKOWIEC surname has a rich history and can be traced back centuries, it is important to note that this information is based on historical records and may not reflect the complete picture of the name's origins and evolution over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miskowiec

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

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

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