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

Osantowski, 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 Osantowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Osantowski in America

Osantowski is the 63068th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Osantowski surname appeared 317 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 Osantowski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Osantowski 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 Osantowski

The surname Osantowski has its origins in Poland, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "osa," meaning "wasp," combined with the possessive suffix "-ntowski," indicating a connection to a specific location or occupation related to wasps or beekeeping.

The name was initially found in various regions of Poland, particularly in the central and eastern parts of the country. Historical records suggest that the earliest known bearers of the Osantowski surname were likely involved in apiculture or resided in areas known for beekeeping activities.

While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient manuscripts or chronicles, it is likely that the surname emerged during the period of surname formation in Poland, which began in the 12th century and continued into the 16th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Osantowski surname dates back to the late 15th century, when a man named Jan Osantowski was mentioned in a local parish register in the town of Lublin, located in eastern Poland.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Osantowski surname was Andrzej Osantowski, a Polish nobleman and landowner who lived from 1620 to 1689. He was known for his involvement in local politics and his ownership of several estates in the Lublin region.

Another prominent individual with the Osantowski surname was Karolina Osantowska (1792-1867), a Polish writer and translator. She was renowned for her translations of French literature into Polish and her contributions to the cultural scene of Warsaw during the 19th century.

In the late 19th century, a man named Feliks Osantowski (1855-1921) gained recognition as a Polish architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Warsaw, including the Warsaw Philharmonic and the Prudential Building.

During the early 20th century, Wacław Osantowski (1887-1945) was a Polish military officer who served in World War I and later became a prominent figure in the Polish resistance movement during World War II. He played a crucial role in organizing underground resistance activities against the Nazi occupation.

Towards the end of the 20th century, Ewa Osantowska (1932-2008) was a renowned Polish actress and theater director. She had a long and distinguished career in the Polish theater scene, appearing in numerous productions and receiving critical acclaim for her performances.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Osantowski

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

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

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