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

Rokicki, 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 Rokicki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rokicki in America

Rokicki is the 43511th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rokicki surname appeared 496 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 Rokicki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rokicki 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 Rokicki

The surname Rokicki is of Polish origin, derived from the Polish word "rok" meaning "year" or "season". It is believed to have originated in the late Middle Ages, possibly as an occupational surname for someone who worked as a seasonal laborer or a farmer who followed the agricultural cycle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rokicki can be found in the 16th century Polish census records from the region of Greater Poland. During this time, surnames were becoming more common, and Rokicki was likely adopted by families living in rural areas or small villages.

In the 17th century, the name Rokicki appeared in various Polish historical documents, such as land records and parish registers. One notable example is Jan Rokicki, a Polish noble and landowner who lived from 1620 to 1687 and was known for his involvement in local politics and agricultural reforms.

The name Rokicki has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. In the 18th century, Franciszek Rokicki (1738-1805) was a Polish Catholic priest and writer who published several religious works and contributed to the development of the Polish language.

In the 19th century, Ignacy Rokicki (1824-1893) was a Polish painter and art teacher who is remembered for his landscapes and portraits. Another notable figure was Józef Rokicki (1856-1926), a Polish engineer and inventor who designed and built several innovative bridges and railway structures.

During the 20th century, Konstanty Rokicki (1900-1987) was a Polish military officer and diplomat who served in World War II and later held various diplomatic positions in the post-war period. Additionally, Mieczysław Rokicki (1919-1998) was a renowned Polish writer and poet who published numerous works and received several literary awards.

The name Rokicki has also been found in various historical records from other Slavic countries, such as Belarus and Ukraine, suggesting that it may have been adopted or adapted by families in those regions as well. However, the core of its origin and most prominent use remains in Poland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rokicki

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

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

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