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

Smigiel, 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 Smigiel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Smigiel in America

Smigiel is the 37544th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Smigiel surname appeared 593 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 Smigiel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Smigiel 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 Smigiel

The surname Smigiel is of Polish origin, with its roots traced back to the early medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Polish word "smigly," meaning "agile" or "nimble," possibly referring to someone with a quick or nimble demeanor.

The name Smigiel was initially concentrated in the central and southern regions of Poland, particularly in the areas of Lesser Poland and Silesia. It is derived from the old Polish word "smigiel," which referred to an agile or swift person, often associated with hunting or military pursuits.

Historical records show instances of the name Smigiel appearing in various Polish manuscripts and documents from the 14th century onwards. One notable mention is found in the "Księga Henrykowska," a medieval manuscript from the Cistercian monastery in Henryków, which contains references to individuals with the surname Smigiel.

The earliest recorded bearer of the name Smigiel is Jan Smigiel, a nobleman from the Krakow region who lived in the late 14th century. Another prominent figure was Stanislaw Smigiel, a renowned military commander who fought in the Polish-Teutonic Wars during the 15th century.

In the 16th century, the Smigiel family gained prominence in the town of Smigiel, located in the Greater Poland region. This town likely derived its name from the surname, suggesting that the Smigiel family may have been among the earliest settlers or landowners in the area.

Among the notable individuals with the surname Smigiel, one can mention:

1. Marcin Smigiel (1563-1618), a Polish writer and translator known for his translations of classical works.
2. Ignacy Smigiel (1770-1838), a Polish military officer who fought in the Kościuszko Uprising and the Napoleonic Wars.
3. Stanislaw Smigiel (1848-1918), a Polish politician and activist who advocated for Polish independence.
4. Kazimierz Smigiel (1894-1975), a Polish military officer and member of the Polish resistance during World War II.
5. Wladyslaw Smigiel (1913-1985), a Polish sculptor and artist known for his monumental public works.

The surname Smigiel has maintained a strong presence in Poland throughout history, with various branches of the family establishing themselves in different regions of the country. While the name has evolved slightly in its spelling over time, its origins and meaning have remained closely tied to the concept of agility and swiftness.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Smigiel

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

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

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