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

Orlowsky, 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 Orlowsky surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orlowsky in America

Orlowsky is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orlowsky surname appeared 223 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 Orlowsky.

We can also compare 2010 data for Orlowsky 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 Orlowsky

The surname Orlowsky originates from Poland and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "orlow," which means "eagle." The name likely originated in the region of Masovia, where many towns and villages bore names related to birds of prey, such as Orlowo, Orlow, and Orlowiec.

Historically, the name Orlowsky has been associated with Polish nobility and gentry. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Metryka Koronna, a collection of documents from the Crown Chancery of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, dating back to the late 16th century. The name is also found in various parish records and land registers from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Some notable individuals with the surname Orlowsky include Józef Orlowski (1801-1876), a Polish painter known for his portraits and historical scenes. Another prominent figure was Tadeusz Orlowski (1917-1982), a Polish chess grandmaster who won numerous tournaments and represented Poland in international competitions.

In the 19th century, the Orlowsky family was well-established in the Kielce region of central Poland. One member of this family, Stanisław Orlowski (1836-1901), was a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the area.

The name Orlowsky can also be found in various spellings, such as Orlowski, Orłowski, and Orlowsky, reflecting the influence of different languages and regional dialects. For example, Jan Orłowski (1910-1986) was a Polish writer and poet who published several collections of poetry and short stories.

Another notable figure was Kazimierz Orlowski (1898-1968), a Polish mathematician and professor at the University of Warsaw. He made significant contributions to the fields of functional analysis and measure theory.

While the surname Orlowsky may have originated in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its roots can be firmly traced back to the historical regions of Poland and the rich cultural heritage associated with the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orlowsky

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

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

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