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

Niedzwiecki, 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 Niedzwiecki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Niedzwiecki in America

Niedzwiecki is the 21686th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Niedzwiecki surname appeared 1,201 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 Niedzwiecki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Niedzwiecki 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 Niedzwiecki

The surname Niedzwiecki originated in Poland during the Middle Ages. It derives from the Polish words "niedźwiedź" meaning "bear" and the suffix "-ski" indicating possession or origin. The name likely referred to someone who lived near a bear's den or someone associated with bears in some way, such as a hunter or forest dweller.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Niedzwiecki appears in a Polish chronicle from the 15th century, where it is mentioned as the surname of a nobleman from the Masovian region. The name was also found in various parish records and legal documents from that time period.

In the 16th century, the Niedzwiecki family held lands and estates in the region of Podlasie, near the present-day border between Poland and Belarus. The spelling of the name varied slightly, with variations such as Niedźwiedzki or Niedźwiecki appearing in historical records.

During the Polish Renaissance, a notable figure bearing the Niedzwiecki name was Jan Niedzwiecki (1540-1612), a poet and writer who authored several works in Latin and Polish. His most famous work was a collection of poems titled "Pieśni Świeckie" (Secular Songs).

Another prominent Niedzwiecki was Michał Niedzwiecki (1720-1789), a Polish nobleman and military officer who served in the Polish army during the 18th century. He fought in several campaigns against the Russian Empire and was known for his bravery and leadership.

In the 19th century, the Niedzwiecki family produced several scholars and intellectuals. Wawrzyniec Niedzwiecki (1811-1892) was a renowned linguist and historian who studied Slavic languages and published works on Polish history and culture.

Another notable figure was Zygmunt Niedzwiecki (1858-1925), a Polish engineer and inventor who developed several innovations in the field of railway technology. He held patents for various railway signaling systems and safety devices.

While the Niedzwiecki surname has its roots in Poland, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and the Polish diaspora. However, the name remains closely tied to its Polish heritage and the historical significance it holds in the country's cultural and linguistic traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Niedzwiecki

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

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

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