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

Smigielski, 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 Smigielski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Smigielski in America

Smigielski is the 40745th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Smigielski surname appeared 536 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 Smigielski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Smigielski 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 Smigielski

The surname Smigielski originated in Poland, tracing its roots back to the 13th or 14th century. It is derived from the Polish word "smigiel," which means "pole" or "shaft," suggesting a possible connection to an occupation or trade involving poles or shafts, such as lumberjacks, carpenters, or spear-makers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the old Polish census records from the town of Smigiel, located in the western part of the country. This town likely played a role in the name's origin, with early bearers potentially hailing from or having ties to this area.

During the Middle Ages, the name Smigielski appeared in various historical documents and records, such as court proceedings, land grants, and local municipality records. However, specific references are scarce due to the limited preservation of such documents from that era.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Smigielski was Jan Smigielski, a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Polish-Muscovite War (1577-1582). Another individual of note was Wojciech Smigielski, a 17th-century Polish architect known for his contributions to the design and construction of several churches and monasteries in Warsaw.

The 18th century saw the rise of Franciszek Smigielski, a Polish philosopher and educator who wrote extensively on ethics and moral philosophy. His works were influential in shaping the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the realm of arts and culture, the 19th century brought forth Józef Smigielski, a respected Polish painter and illustrator known for his landscape paintings depicting the beauty of the Polish countryside.

Moving into the 20th century, one cannot overlook the contributions of Michal Smigielski, a celebrated Polish mathematician and logician who made significant advancements in the fields of set theory and foundations of mathematics.

While the surname Smigielski has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to immigration and migration patterns. However, the earliest recorded examples and historical figures associated with this name can be traced back to its Polish origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Smigielski

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

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

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