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

Orloski, 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 Orloski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orloski in America

Orloski is the 56195th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orloski surname appeared 364 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 Orloski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Orloski 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 Orloski

The surname Orloski has its origins in Poland, tracing back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "orlik," which means "little eagle." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person with an eagle-like appearance or characteristics.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Polish town of Orlów, located in the region of Lesser Poland. The town's name is believed to be related to the word "orlik," further solidifying the connection between the surname and its avian roots.

In the 17th century, the Orloski name appeared in various historical documents and records, including parish registers and land ownership records. One notable mention is in the Kraków Grod Books, which documented legal proceedings in the region during that time period.

The earliest known bearer of the Orloski surname was Jan Orloski, born in 1612 in the village of Nowy Sącz, located in southern Poland. He was a skilled blacksmith and is mentioned in local records for his contributions to the village's infrastructure.

Another significant figure in the history of the Orloski name was Katarzyna Orloska (1678-1741), a prominent landowner and philanthropist from the town of Tarnów. She is renowned for her charitable works and her support of local educational institutions.

In the 19th century, Józef Orloski (1801-1876) gained recognition as a leading figure in the Polish independence movement. He was a writer and political activist who advocated for Polish sovereignty during the partitions of Poland.

During the 20th century, Stanisław Orloski (1915-1998) made significant contributions to the field of mathematics. He was a professor at the University of Warsaw and is known for his work on algebraic topology and functional analysis.

The Orloski surname has also been associated with several notable places throughout Poland. For instance, the village of Orlosko in the Masovian Voivodeship is believed to have derived its name from the Orloski family who resided there in the past.

While the name has evolved through various spellings, such as Orlowsky and Orłowski, the core meaning and Polish origins have remained intact throughout its history. The Orloski surname continues to be a recognizable part of Polish culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orloski

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

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

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