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

Stachowicz, 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 Stachowicz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stachowicz in America

Stachowicz is the 38332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stachowicz surname appeared 578 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 Stachowicz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stachowicz 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 Stachowicz

The surname Stachowicz originated in Poland, likely in the early 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "stachać," which means "to spin" or "to twist." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to an occupation, such as a spinner or someone involved in the textile industry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Stachowicz can be found in the parish records of the village of Kościelec, located in the Mazowieckie region of central Poland, dating back to the late 16th century. These records mention a farmer named Jan Stachowicz, who lived in the village around 1580.

In the 17th century, the Stachowicz surname began to appear in various historical documents and records across different regions of Poland. For example, a nobleman named Andrzej Stachowicz was mentioned in the court records of the city of Poznań in 1629.

During the 18th century, the Stachowicz family gained prominence in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. One notable member was Franciszek Stachowicz (1700-1768), a Polish military officer and landowner who served in the army of King Stanisław August Poniatowski.

In the 19th century, the Stachowicz surname was well-established in various parts of Poland. One prominent figure was Józef Stachowicz (1827-1892), a Polish painter and illustrator known for his landscape paintings and depictions of traditional Polish life.

Another notable individual with the surname Stachowicz was Władysław Stachowicz (1888-1967), a Polish writer and journalist who was active in the early 20th century. He is best known for his novels and short stories that depicted life in rural Poland.

Throughout its history, the Stachowicz surname has also been associated with various place names and locations in Poland. For instance, the village of Stachowice in the Świętokrzyskie region was likely named after an early settler with the Stachowicz surname.

While the surname Stachowicz is primarily found in Poland, it has also spread to other countries due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the Polish lands, where it has a rich historical legacy spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stachowicz

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

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

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