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

Mrowka, 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 Mrowka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mrowka in America

Mrowka is the 65782nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mrowka surname appeared 301 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 Mrowka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mrowka 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 Mrowka

The surname Mrowka originates from Poland and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Polish word "mrówka," meaning "ant." The name likely originated as a nickname or descriptive name for someone who displayed characteristics or habits associated with ants, such as diligence, industriousness, or small stature.

The earliest recorded instances of the Mrowka surname can be traced back to the 15th century in various Polish records, including parish registers and tax rolls. The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Silesia, Greater Poland, and Masovia, where it was commonly found among both noble and commoner families.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the Mrowka surname was Jan Mrowka (c. 1450-1520), a Polish scholar and professor of canon law at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow. He was highly regarded for his contributions to the study of ecclesiastical law and his works were widely circulated throughout Europe.

In the 16th century, the Mrowka name appeared in the records of the town of Poznań, where a certain Marcin Mrowka (c. 1520-1585) was a prominent merchant and landowner. He was known for his successful trading ventures and his involvement in local affairs.

Another notable figure was Andrzej Mrowka (1575-1642), a Polish military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish War (1626-1629) and the Smolensk War (1632-1634). He was highly decorated for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

During the 17th century, the Mrowka surname gained prominence in the town of Piotrków Trybunalski, where a family of that name held significant landholdings and positions of authority. One member, Stanisław Mrowka (1620-1690), served as the mayor of the town and played a crucial role in its economic and cultural development.

In the 18th century, the Mrowka name was associated with the Polish nobility, with several families bearing the surname being granted noble titles and coats of arms. One such individual was Kazimierz Mrowka (1725-1798), a Polish nobleman and landowner who held the title of "Chorąży" (Standard Bearer) in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Throughout its history, the Mrowka surname has been carried by numerous individuals from various walks of life, from scholars and merchants to military leaders and noblemen. While the name originated as a descriptive nickname, it has evolved to hold a significant place in Polish history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mrowka

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

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

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