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

Mitoraj, 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 Mitoraj surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mitoraj in America

Mitoraj is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mitoraj surname appeared 117 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 Mitoraj.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mitoraj 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 Mitoraj

The surname Mitoraj finds its origins in Poland, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "mitra," meaning a mitre or a ceremonial headdress worn by bishops and abbots. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in the clergy or religious orders.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mitoraj can be traced back to the town of Krakow, where a document from 1587 mentions a certain Jan Mitoraj, a priest at the local parish. This provides evidence of the name's existence during the Renaissance period in Poland.

In the 17th century, the Mitoraj name appears to have spread to other regions of Poland, particularly in the eastern territories. A notable figure from this era was Tomasz Mitoraj, born in 1632, who served as a military commander during the Polish-Ottoman Wars.

As the centuries progressed, the Mitoraj name continued to be found across various parts of Poland. In the 18th century, a prominent individual bearing this surname was Katarzyna Mitoraj (1724-1801), a noblewoman and landowner in the region of Galicia.

The 19th century saw the rise of a renowned Polish sculptor, Igor Mitoraj (1944-2014), whose works were exhibited in prestigious galleries and museums worldwide. His unique style, blending classical and contemporary elements, earned him international acclaim.

Another notable figure with the Mitoraj surname was Wanda Mitoraj (1898-1976), a Polish writer and poet who gained recognition for her contributions to Polish literature during the interwar period.

It is worth noting that variations in the spelling of the name, such as Mitoray or Mitorai, have also been documented in historical records, possibly due to regional dialects or scribal errors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mitoraj

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

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

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