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

Stawarski, 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 Stawarski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stawarski in America

Stawarski is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stawarski surname appeared 100 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 Stawarski.

The history of the last name Stawarski

The surname Stawarski originated in Poland and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Polish word "staw," meaning "pond" or "pool," suggesting that the name was likely given to someone who lived near a body of water. Variations of the spelling include Stawarsky, Stawarski, and Stawerski.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Stawarski can be found in the Tarnow Land Records from the late 15th century, where a Stanislaw Stawarski is listed as a landowner in the village of Zabno. This provides evidence that the name was already established in the region at that time.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure with the name Stawarski was Jan Stawarski, a Polish nobleman and military commander who served under King Sigismund III Vasa during the Polish-Swedish War of 1626–1629. He played a crucial role in the defense of the city of Gniezno against Swedish forces.

Another notable individual was Franciszek Stawarski, a Polish artist and painter who lived in the late 18th century. His works, primarily portraiture and religious scenes, can be found in various churches and museums across Poland.

In the 19th century, the name Stawarski was found in the records of the Galician town of Krakow, where a family of merchants and traders bearing the surname was documented. One member, Józef Stawarski (1825–1895), was a successful businessman and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the development of the local community.

During the early 20th century, a famous Polish writer and journalist named Wojciech Stawarski (1892–1976) gained recognition for his novels and short stories, which often explored themes of rural life and the struggles of the working class.

While the name Stawarski is predominantly found in Poland, it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration. However, comprehensive census data on the distribution of the name in modern times is not included in this historical account.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stawarski

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

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 Stawarski 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.

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

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