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

Nowinski, 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 Nowinski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nowinski in America

Nowinski is the 36585th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nowinski surname appeared 611 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 Nowinski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nowinski 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 Nowinski

The surname Nowinski is of Polish origin, derived from the word "nowy" meaning "new" in Polish. It likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who was new to a particular area or community, or as a way to distinguish between people with the same first name.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Nowinski can be traced back to the 15th century in various regions of Poland. It was commonly found in areas such as Wielkopolska, Małopolska, and Mazowsze, which were major centers of Polish culture and settlement during that time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Nowinski was Jan Nowinski, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Poznan in the late 15th century. Records show that he was involved in the lucrative trade of wool and textiles, and his family played a significant role in the local community.

Another notable figure was Katarzyna Nowinska, a noblewoman who lived in the 16th century. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and was instrumental in establishing several charitable institutions in the city of Krakow.

In the 17th century, the name Nowinski appeared in various historical documents related to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. One such individual was Stanisław Nowinski, a military officer who fought in the Polish-Swedish War (1626-1629) and was recognized for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

During the 18th century, the Nowinski family gained prominence in the political sphere. Franciszek Nowinski was a prominent politician and diplomat who served as a representative at the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's Sejm (parliament) and played a crucial role in negotiating various treaties and alliances.

Another notable figure was Michał Nowinski, a renowned scholar and writer who lived in the late 18th century. He was a professor at the esteemed Jagiellonian University in Krakow and authored several influential works on philosophy, literature, and history.

Throughout history, the Nowinski surname has been associated with various fields, including politics, academia, military, and business. While the surname has its roots in Poland, it has also been carried by individuals who have migrated to other parts of the world, contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural diversity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nowinski

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

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

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