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

Rzepkowski, 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 Rzepkowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rzepkowski in America

Rzepkowski is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rzepkowski surname appeared 133 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 Rzepkowski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rzepkowski 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 Rzepkowski

The surname "RZEPKOWSKI" is of Polish origin and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "rzepka," which means "turnip" or "small turnip." The name likely originated in the rural areas of Poland, where many surnames were derived from occupations, physical characteristics, or local geography.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the records of the Krakow region, where a certain Jan Rzepkowski was mentioned as a landowner in the late 16th century. The name also appears in various church records and local registries from the 17th and 18th centuries, primarily concentrated in the central and eastern regions of Poland.

During the 19th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Stanisław Rzepkowski (1837-1919), a renowned Polish writer and journalist. He was a vocal advocate for Polish independence and played a significant role in the country's cultural and political life during that turbulent period.

Another notable figure with the surname Rzepkowski was Franciszek Rzepkowski (1857-1934), a Polish engineer and inventor. He is credited with developing one of the earliest prototypes of the modern-day telephone, and his contributions to telecommunications technology were recognized both in Poland and internationally.

In the realm of art, the name Rzepkowski is associated with Kazimierz Rzepkowski (1865-1932), a celebrated Polish painter known for his vibrant landscapes and portraiture. His works are featured in many prominent museums and galleries across Poland.

Moving into the 20th century, we find Jadwiga Rzepkowska (1903-1988), a Polish actress and theater director. She was widely acclaimed for her performances in both classical and contemporary plays and was a prominent figure in the Polish theater scene for several decades.

While the surname Rzepkowski has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration. However, the earliest recorded examples and the majority of historical references related to this surname can be traced back to its Polish origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rzepkowski

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Rzepkowski, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!