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

Nitkiewicz, 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 Nitkiewicz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nitkiewicz in America

Nitkiewicz is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nitkiewicz surname appeared 144 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 Nitkiewicz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nitkiewicz 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 Nitkiewicz

The surname NITKIEWICZ originated in Poland during the late 17th or early 18th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "nitka," meaning "thread" or "string," and the suffix "-icz," indicating a patronymic or possessive form. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with thread or string, such as a weaver or seamstress.

NITKIEWICZ is a relatively uncommon surname, and there are few historical references to it in early records or manuscripts. One of the earliest documented individuals with this surname was Jan NITKIEWICZ, a merchant who lived in the town of Krakow in the late 18th century.

Another notable figure was Kazimierz NITKIEWICZ, born in 1842, who was a Polish writer and journalist. He was known for his works on Polish history and culture, as well as his contributions to various newspapers and magazines of the time.

In the 19th century, the surname NITKIEWICZ appeared in several Polish regions, including the areas around the cities of Poznan, Warsaw, and Lublin. It is possible that the name may have been associated with certain place names or villages, but records from that time are sparse.

One of the more prominent individuals with this surname was Stanislaw NITKIEWICZ, a Polish military officer who served in World War I. Born in 1888, he fought in several major battles and was awarded the Virtuti Militari, Poland's highest military decoration, for his bravery and leadership.

Another notable figure was Maria NITKIEWICZ, a Polish artist and painter who lived from 1895 to 1978. She was known for her landscape paintings and her works depicting scenes from rural Polish life.

While the surname NITKIEWICZ is not among the most common Polish surnames, it has a rich history that dates back several centuries. Its origins likely stem from a connection to the textile or weaving trade, and it has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, writers, military officers, and artists.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nitkiewicz

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

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

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