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

Molinski, 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 Molinski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Molinski in America

Molinski is the 83541st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Molinski surname appeared 225 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 Molinski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Molinski 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 Molinski

The surname Molinski has its origins in Poland, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "młyn," which means "mill," suggesting that the name may have been originally associated with a person who worked in a mill or lived near one.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Molinski can be found in the historical records of the city of Krakow, where a merchant named Jan Molinski was mentioned in a document from 1587. This suggests that the name was already in use among the Polish bourgeoisie during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, the name Molinski appeared in the records of the Polish nobility, indicating that some members of the family had achieved a higher social status. One notable figure was Andrzej Molinski, a Polish nobleman who fought in the Polish-Swedish War (1626-1629) and was awarded lands in the region of Masovia for his military service.

The Molinski surname also has connections to several place names in Poland. For example, the village of Molińsk in the Lublin Voivodeship was likely named after an early inhabitant with the Molinski surname. Additionally, there is a Molinski Street in the city of Warsaw, which may have been named in honor of a prominent individual with that last name.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Molinski. One of the most famous was Stanisław Molinski (1804-1872), a Polish poet and playwright who was a prominent figure in the Polish Romantic movement. Another notable Molinski was Marianna Molinska (1871-1945), a Polish artist and painter who was known for her depictions of rural life and landscapes.

In the 20th century, the Molinski surname gained recognition in the field of science. Jan Molinski (1915-1997) was a Polish mathematician and logician who made significant contributions to the field of set theory. Andrzej Molinski (1928-2010) was a Polish chemist who specialized in organic synthesis and was awarded the prestigious Polish Cross of Merit for his scientific achievements.

The surname Molinski has also been associated with notable figures in the arts and entertainment industry. Mieczysław Molinski (1926-2009) was a Polish actor and director who appeared in numerous films and television productions throughout his career. Natalia Molinska (born 1982) is a contemporary Polish actress known for her roles in several popular television series.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Molinski

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

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

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