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

Mroz, 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 Mroz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mroz in America

Mroz is the 11163rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mroz surname appeared 2,834 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Mroz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mroz 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 Mroz

The surname MROZ is of Polish origin, derived from the Polish word 'mróz' meaning 'frost' or 'freeze'. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was perceived as cold or frosty in temperament or appearance.

The name MROZ can be traced back to the 14th century in Poland, with some of the earliest recorded instances appearing in documents from the town of Krakow. It is likely that the name was initially given to individuals who lived in colder regions or worked in professions that exposed them to harsh winter conditions.

During the Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from occupations, physical characteristics, or geographical locations. The name MROZ was no exception, and it may have been used to identify individuals who were involved in trades or activities related to cold weather, such as ice harvesting or winter transportation.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname MROZ can be found in the Księga Ziemiańska, a Polish book of landed gentry from the 16th century. The name appears several times in this record, indicating that it was already well-established by that time.

Notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname MROZ include Jan Mroz (1876-1942), a Polish painter and graphic artist known for his landscapes and portraits. Another prominent figure was Zbigniew Mroz (1918-1997), a Polish actor and director who appeared in numerous films and stage productions during the mid-20th century.

Other historical figures with the surname MROZ include Wacław Mroz (1892-1962), a Polish military officer and engineer who played a significant role in the Polish-Soviet War of 1919-1921. Additionally, Józef Mroz (1914-1975) was a Polish writer and poet who gained recognition for his works exploring the themes of war and human suffering.

The name MROZ has also been associated with various place names in Poland, such as the village of Mrozów in the Lublin Voivodeship, which likely derived its name from early settlers with the surname MROZ.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mroz

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

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

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