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

Panowicz, 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 Panowicz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Panowicz in America

Panowicz is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Panowicz surname appeared 187 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 Panowicz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Panowicz 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 Panowicz

The surname Panowicz is of Polish origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval era in the region of Poland. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "pan," which translates to "lord" or "master," suggesting a connection to nobility or landowners.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Panowicz surname can be found in the "Księga Sądowa Opatowska" (Opatów Court Book), a historical document from the 15th century. This record mentions a person named Stanisław Panowicz, indicating the surname's presence in the region during that time period.

The name Panowicz can also be linked to certain Polish place names, such as the village of Panowice, located in the Silesian region. It is possible that the surname originated from individuals who hailed from or held land in this area.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Panowicz surname. One such figure was Jan Panowicz (1638-1708), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish wars and played a role in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's struggle against Swedish invasions.

Another prominent figure was Tomasz Panowicz (1797-1875), a Polish painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and historical scenes. His works were exhibited in various art galleries across Europe during the 19th century.

In the 20th century, Józef Panowicz (1912-1978) gained recognition as a Polish writer and journalist. He published several novels and short stories, many of which explored themes of World War II and its impact on Polish society.

Additionally, the name Panowicz can be found in historical records from other regions, such as the Czech Republic and Slovakia, where it may have been adapted or influenced by the Polish surname.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as Panovic or Panovič, may have existed in different regions or time periods, reflecting the evolving nature of surnames and the influence of local dialects.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Panowicz

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

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

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