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

Niedzielski, 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 Niedzielski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Niedzielski in America

Niedzielski is the 32834th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Niedzielski surname appeared 699 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 Niedzielski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Niedzielski 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 Niedzielski

The surname Niedzielski is of Polish origin, derived from the word "niedziela" which means "Sunday" in Polish. It is believed to have originated in the Middle Ages, likely as a nickname or occupational name for someone who worked on Sundays or was associated with Sunday activities.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 14th century in Polish historical records and manuscripts. One notable example is a mention of a "Jan Niedzielski" in a legal document from the city of Krakow in 1387.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in various forms such as "Niedzielsky" and "Niedzielski" in tax records and land registries from various regions of Poland. During this period, the name was particularly common in the regions of Greater Poland (Wielkopolska) and Lesser Poland (Małopolska).

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname was Marcin Niedzielski, a Polish nobleman and landowner who lived in the late 15th century. He was a prominent figure in the royal court of King Casimir IV Jagiellon.

Another notable individual with the surname Niedzielski was Jan Niedzielski (1585-1657), a Polish Jesuit priest and theologian who taught at the University of Krakow and authored several works on theological subjects.

In the 18th century, Michał Niedzielski (1725-1798) was a Polish painter and engraver known for his religious artwork and portraits of nobility. His works can be found in churches and museums across Poland.

Józef Niedzielski (1815-1886) was a Polish writer and journalist who played a prominent role in the Polish independence movement during the 19th century. He published numerous articles and literary works advocating for Polish autonomy and national identity.

Wacław Niedzielski (1880-1952) was a Polish engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early radio technology. He held several patents for radio transmitter and receiver designs.

The surname Niedzielski has since spread to other countries with significant Polish populations, such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, but its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in Poland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Niedzielski

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

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

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