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

Santowski, 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 Santowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Santowski in America

Santowski is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Santowski surname appeared 104 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 Santowski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Santowski 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 Santowski

The surname Santowski has its origins in Poland, with the earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Polish word "santo," meaning "money" or "payment," suggesting that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in financial or commercial activities.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Santowski appeared in various historical documents and records in Poland, particularly in the regions of Mazovia and Greater Poland. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Parish Records of Kalisz, a city in central Poland, where a certain Jan Santowski was mentioned in 1612.

The name also appeared in the Polish Nobility Records, which documented the noble families of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. In the 17th century, a branch of the Santowski family was granted nobility status, indicating their social standing and influence during that period.

In the 18th century, the name Santowski was associated with several prominent individuals. Józef Santowski (1710-1778) was a renowned Polish architect who contributed to the design of numerous churches and palaces in Warsaw and its surrounding areas. His son, Karol Santowski (1742-1819), followed in his footsteps and became a respected architect and urban planner.

Another notable figure was Teodor Santowski (1792-1865), a Polish writer and literary critic who played a significant role in the Polish Romantic movement. His works were highly influential in shaping the literary landscape of 19th century Poland.

During the 19th century, the Santowski name gained further prominence with the birth of Kazimierz Santowski (1828-1891), a renowned Polish mathematician and academic. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and served as a professor at the University of Warsaw.

Towards the end of the 19th century, the name Santowski also appeared in various records related to the Polish diaspora. As Polish immigrants settled in different parts of the world, the name travelled with them, particularly to countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia.

It is worth noting that the surname Santowski has undergone some variations in spelling over the centuries, with alternative forms such as Santowsky, Santovskiy, and Santowsky being documented in various historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Santowski

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

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

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