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

Topolski, 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 Topolski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Topolski in America

Topolski is the 27678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Topolski surname appeared 869 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 Topolski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Topolski 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 Topolski

The surname Topolski has its origins in Poland, derived from the Polish word "topola," meaning "poplar tree." It is likely that the name was initially given to someone who lived near or owned land with poplar trees growing on it.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Topolski can be traced back to the 15th century in various regions of Poland, including Wielkopolska, Małopolska, and Mazowsze. Historical documents from this period, such as land records and parish registers, mention individuals with variations of the spelling, including Topolsky, Topolsky, and Topolski.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Jan Topolski, a landowner and nobleman who lived in the village of Topolno in the Poznań region during the late 15th century. Records indicate that he was involved in local politics and served as a representative in the regional parliament.

In the 16th century, the Topolski name gained prominence when Aleksander Topolski (1508-1572) became a respected scholar and writer. He authored several works on theology and philosophy and served as a professor at the prestigious Jagiellonian University in Kraków.

During the 17th century, the Topolski family established themselves as a prominent noble lineage in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. One notable figure was Mikołaj Topolski (1620-1678), a military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish wars and was awarded lands for his service.

In the 19th century, the name Topolski was associated with the Polish struggle for independence and national identity. Władysław Topolski (1810-1879) was a renowned painter and patriotic artist whose works depicted scenes from Polish history and folklore.

Another influential figure was Feliks Topolski (1907-1989), a British-Polish artist and writer known for his unique chronicle paintings depicting major historical events. He was born in Warsaw but spent much of his life in England, where he gained recognition for his artistic contributions.

Throughout its history, the surname Topolski has been carried by numerous individuals across various professions, from academics and artists to military figures and landowners. While originating in Poland, the name has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Topolski

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

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

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