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

Piekarski, 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 Piekarski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Piekarski in America

Piekarski is the 17104th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Piekarski surname appeared 1,659 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Piekarski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Piekarski 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 Piekarski

The surname Piekarski originates from Poland, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "piekarz," which means "baker." This suggests that the name was likely adopted by individuals or families who worked as bakers or had a connection to the baking trade.

The earliest recorded instances of the Piekarski name can be traced back to historical records and documents from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. One notable example is a mention of the name in a legal document from the town of Krakow in 1587, where a certain Jan Piekarski was listed as a witness in a property dispute.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Piekarski name became more widespread across various regions of Poland, particularly in the central and southern parts of the country. This period saw the rise of several notable individuals bearing this surname, including Stanisław Piekarski (1635-1701), a renowned Polish painter known for his religious works and portraits of the nobility.

In the 19th century, the Piekarski name gained further prominence with the birth of Andrzej Piekarski (1826-1892), a celebrated Polish writer and poet who contributed significantly to the literary landscape of his time. His works often explored themes of national identity and the struggle for independence during the partitions of Poland.

Towards the end of the 19th century and into the early 20th century, the Piekarski surname began to spread beyond the borders of Poland as a result of emigration. One notable figure from this era was Aleksander Piekarski (1880-1957), a Polish-American engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early wireless communication technologies.

Another prominent individual bearing the Piekarski name was Tadeusz Piekarski (1892-1988), a Polish military officer and diplomat who played a crucial role in the Polish resistance movement during World War II. His bravery and leadership during this period earned him numerous honors and decorations from various governments.

While the Piekarski surname has its origins in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration and diaspora communities. However, its strong ties to the baking trade and the rich cultural heritage of Poland remain an integral part of its history and significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Piekarski

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

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

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