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

Ogonowski, 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 Ogonowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ogonowski in America

Ogonowski is the 56444th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ogonowski surname appeared 362 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 Ogonowski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ogonowski 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 Ogonowski

The surname Ogonowski has its origins in Poland, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Polish word "ogon," meaning "tail" or "end," potentially indicating that the name originally referred to someone living at the end of a village or settlement.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval Polish documents and records. One such example is a mention of a landowner named Ogonowski in a deed from the city of Krakow, dated around 1250.

In the 14th century, the name appears in the Teutonic Knights' records, referring to a family of nobles from the region of Pomerania, near the Baltic Sea. This family was known for their military service and landholdings in the area.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the Ogonowski surname was Jan Ogonowski (1520-1588), a Polish diplomat and scholar who served as an envoy to several European courts and was known for his translations of classical works.

In the 17th century, the name Ogonowski was associated with a prominent family of Polish gentry from the region of Masovia. One member of this family, Andrzej Ogonowski (1610-1681), was a renowned military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish War and was recognized for his bravery in battle.

Another significant figure with the Ogonowski surname was Karol Ogonowski (1780-1842), a Polish poet and playwright who was active during the Romantic era. His works often explored themes of national identity and patriotism, reflecting the political and cultural struggles of the time.

In more recent history, one of the most well-known individuals with the Ogonowski surname was John Ogonowski (1950-2001), an American airline pilot who was tragically killed during the 9/11 terrorist attacks while piloting American Airlines Flight 11, which was hijacked and crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center.

Throughout its history, the Ogonowski surname has been associated with various professions, including military service, diplomacy, academia, and the arts, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ogonowski

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

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

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