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

Targonski, 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 Targonski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Targonski in America

Targonski is the 71678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Targonski surname appeared 272 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 Targonski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Targonski 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 Targonski

The surname Targonski originates from Poland, where it first appeared in the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "targ," meaning "market," and the suffix "-onski," indicating a place of origin. This suggests that the name may have originated from a place where markets were held.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 1564 records of the city of Krakow, where a merchant named Jan Targonski is mentioned. This suggests that the name was associated with merchants or traders during that time period.

The name Targonski is also found in the records of the Polish nobility from the 17th century onwards. In 1642, a nobleman named Kazimierz Targonski was granted a coat of arms by King Władysław IV Vasa, indicating the family's elevated status.

In the late 18th century, the Targonski name gained prominence with the birth of Józef Targonski (1773-1849), a Polish military officer who fought in the Kościuszko Uprising against Russian and Prussian forces. He later served in the Polish Legions under Napoleon Bonaparte.

Another notable figure with the Targonski name was Andrzej Targonski (1892-1970), a Polish lawyer and politician who served as the Minister of Justice in the Polish government-in-exile during World War II.

Other historical figures bearing the Targonski surname include:

1. Stanisław Targonski (1715-1789), a Polish historian and writer who authored several works on Polish history and culture.
2. Maria Targonska (1820-1901), a Polish poet and writer known for her patriotic poems and contributions to the Polish Romantic movement.
3. Michał Targonski (1865-1933), a Polish painter and artist who was a prominent figure in the Young Poland movement of the early 20th century.
4. Wanda Targonska (1901-1985), a Polish stage and film actress who appeared in numerous productions in Poland and abroad.
5. Jerzy Targonski (1924-1999), a Polish engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of modern telecommunications systems.

While the Targonski surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Targonski

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

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

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