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

Norkiewicz, 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 Norkiewicz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Norkiewicz in America

Norkiewicz is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Norkiewicz surname appeared 103 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 Norkiewicz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Norkiewicz 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 Norkiewicz

The surname Norkiewicz is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the late medieval period in the region of Masuria, located in what is now northeastern Poland. The name is derived from the Polish word "norka," which translates to "mink," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been hunters, trappers, or traders dealing in mink pelts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Norkiewicz name dates back to the 15th century, appearing in a Polish land registry known as the "Księgi Ziemskie" (Land Books). This document mentions a certain Jan Norkiewicz, who owned a modest parcel of land in the village of Piecki, situated in the heart of the Masurian region.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Norkiewicz name emerged in various historical records, including church registers and municipal documents, primarily concentrated in the towns and villages of Masuria. Notably, a prominent figure bearing this surname was Marcin Norkiewicz, a respected landowner and local magistrate who lived in the late 16th century.

As the centuries progressed, the Norkiewicz name spread beyond the boundaries of Masuria, with some bearers establishing themselves in other regions of Poland and neighboring countries. One such individual was Jakub Norkiewicz, a merchant who settled in the city of Gdańsk (Danzig) in the early 18th century and established a successful trading business.

In the 19th century, a notable bearer of the Norkiewicz surname was Stanisław Norkiewicz (1826-1892), a renowned Polish painter and artist who gained recognition for his landscapes and genre scenes depicting rural life in Masuria. His works are displayed in several prestigious art museums in Poland.

Another significant figure was Władysław Norkiewicz (1870-1945), a Polish politician and diplomat who served as a member of the Sejm (Polish parliament) and later as the Polish ambassador to the Soviet Union in the 1920s.

It is worth mentioning that variations in the spelling of the Norkiewicz surname have been observed throughout history, such as Norkowicz, Norkiewic, and Norkewicius, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic influences. Additionally, some records indicate that the name may have been associated with certain place names or localities, though the specific origins of these connections remain uncertain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Norkiewicz

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

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

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