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

Romanowski, 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 Romanowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Romanowski in America

Romanowski is the 11512th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Romanowski surname appeared 2,732 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 Romanowski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Romanowski 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 Romanowski

The surname ROMANOWSKI has its roots in Poland, originating in the 12th or 13th century. It is derived from the Polish word "Roman," which was a personal name derived from the Latin name "Romanus," meaning "Roman." The suffix "-owski" was a common Polish patronymic suffix, indicating that the name referred to the son or descendant of someone named Roman.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ROMANOWSKI can be found in a 14th-century Polish document from the city of Krakow. The name appeared in various forms, such as "Romanowicz" and "Romanowski," reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.

In the 16th century, the ROMANOWSKI name gained prominence in the Polish nobility. A notable figure from this period was Jan Romanowski (1530-1598), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the wars against the Ottoman Empire.

During the 17th century, the ROMANOWSKI family spread across different regions of Poland, with branches established in cities like Warsaw, Poznan, and Gdansk. One prominent member of the family was Andrzej Romanowski (1605-1672), a Polish writer and translator who played a significant role in the development of Polish literature.

In the 18th century, the ROMANOWSKI name appeared in various historical records, including church registers and land ownership documents. One notable figure from this period was Kazimierz Romanowski (1720-1789), a Polish landowner and philanthropist who funded the construction of several schools and hospitals in his region.

As the centuries passed, the ROMANOWSKI name continued to be associated with various professions and achievements. In the 19th century, Józef Romanowski (1815-1892) was a renowned Polish architect who designed several notable buildings in Warsaw, including the Warsaw Philharmonic.

Another notable individual with the ROMANOWSKI surname was Mieczysław Romanowski (1878-1942), a Polish chemist and inventor who made significant contributions to the field of synthetic rubber production.

Throughout its history, the ROMANOWSKI surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including nobles, artists, scientists, and entrepreneurs. While the name's origins can be traced back to medieval Poland, it has since spread across various regions and countries, reflecting the mobility and cultural exchange that has shaped human societies over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Romanowski

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

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

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