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

Orlikowski, 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 Orlikowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orlikowski in America

Orlikowski is the 60347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orlikowski surname appeared 334 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 Orlikowski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Orlikowski 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 Orlikowski

The surname Orlikowski has its origins in Poland, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is a toponymic name, derived from the name of a place or location. Specifically, the name is believed to have originated from the Polish town of Orlik or Orliki, which means "little eagle" in the Polish language.

The earliest known written records of the Orlikowski surname date back to the 15th century, appearing in various historical documents and manuscripts from the region of Mazovia in central Poland. Some of these early mentions can be found in church registers, tax records, and land deeds from that time period.

In the 16th century, the Orlikowski name gained prominence when Jan Orlikowski (1520-1585), a nobleman and landowner from the town of Orlik, rose to significant wealth and influence. He was known for his support of the Polish Reformation and his patronage of the arts and education.

Another notable figure bearing the Orlikowski surname was Tomasz Orlikowski (1678-1743), a Polish priest and theologian who served as the rector of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow. He was a respected scholar and author of several theological works during the Baroque period.

In the 19th century, the Orlikowski name made its way into the annals of Polish literature through the works of Antoni Orlikowski (1811-1861), a poet and playwright from the Romantic era. His most famous work, "The Eagle's Nest," was a popular drama that explored themes of Polish nationalism and resistance against foreign occupation.

Towards the end of the 19th century, Józef Orlikowski (1870-1932) gained recognition as a pioneering Polish industrialist and entrepreneur. He established several successful businesses in the textile and manufacturing sectors, contributing significantly to the economic development of the region.

Over the centuries, the spelling of the Orlikowski surname has remained relatively consistent, with minor variations such as Orlikovski or Orlikowsky appearing occasionally in historical records. However, the core meaning and connection to the town of Orlik have remained intact, reflecting the surname's enduring Polish heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orlikowski

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

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

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