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

Stypinski, 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 Stypinski surname is from the 2000 census data.

Popularity of Stypinski in America

Stypinski is the 149328th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stypinski surname appeared 101 times in the 2000 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Stypinski.

The history of the last name Stypinski

Stypinski as a surname originates from Poland, with historical roots tracing back to the medieval period. The name is considered to be locational, derived from the Polish place name Stypin, a village situated in the Masovian Voivodeship of east-central Poland. The suffix -ski is a common Polish suffix indicating a connection to a place or land, thus Stypinski translates to "one from Stypin."

The origins of the name can be traced back to the Slavic word "stypa," meaning "wake" or "funeral feast," possibly alluding to ancient local customs or significant events held in that area. Over time, as inhabitants of the region moved or were noted in various documents, their surnames would reflect their place of origin, hence Stypinski.

Historical records show that the surname first appeared in written documents during the early 15th century. It was not uncommon for Polish nobles and gentry to have their names recorded in legal documents, land deeds, and other manuscripts, contributing to the preservation of these early records. One of the earliest mentions of the name is found in a 1453 court document related to a land transfer.

Stanislaw Stypinski, born in 1582, is a notable figure from history who bore this surname. Stanislaw was a prominent nobleman who played a significant role in regional politics. Another early bearer, Jan Stypinski, appeared in historical registers from the late 1600s as a local scribe and clerk.

In the 17th century, Wojciech Stypinski, born in 1635, distinguished himself as a military leader during the wars against the Ottoman Empire, providing valuable insights into the use of the surname in military contexts. Katarzyna Stypinski, born in 1709, emerged as an influential social figure, known for her philanthropic work and contributions to local education.

The surname also features in the academic realms with the appearance of Michal Stypinski in university records from the early 19th century. Michal, born in 1795, was a well-respected historian and authored several works on Polish medieval history.

With time, as frequent migrations occurred due to political upheavals and socio-economic changes, the Stypinski surname spread to different parts of Europe and beyond. This dispersal contributed to the evolution of its spelling and pronunciation but maintained its core association with the original place name and cultural heritage of the Stypin region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stypinski

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

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 2000 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Stypinski 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 Stypinski was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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