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

Truszkowski, 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 Truszkowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Truszkowski in America

Truszkowski is the 39887th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Truszkowski surname appeared 550 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 Truszkowski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Truszkowski 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 Truszkowski

The surname Truszkowski originates from Poland, with roots traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "trusz," meaning "rotting wood" or "dry wood," suggesting a possible occupational connection to woodworkers or foresters.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the 1389 records of the town of Krakow, where a certain Jan Truszkowski was mentioned as a landowner. This indicates that the Truszkowski family likely held a respectable status within the local community during that era.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various Polish historical documents, such as the 1564 register of the Poznan region, where a Marcin Truszkowski is listed as a landowner and nobleman. This further solidifies the family's prominence in the region during that time period.

Notably, the Truszkowski surname gained significant recognition in the 18th century, with Józef Truszkowski (1721-1798), a renowned Polish military commander and diplomat. He served as a general in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and was instrumental in the defense of the nation during the wars against Russia and Prussia.

Another prominent figure with this surname was Józef Truszkowski (1858-1922), a Polish painter and illustrator known for his vibrant landscapes and portraiture. His works were widely exhibited throughout Europe and can be found in various prestigious collections.

In the 19th century, Andrzej Truszkowski (1832-1901) made a name for himself as a respected Polish historian and author, publishing several influential works on the history of Poland and its neighboring regions.

The variations in spelling, such as Truszkowsky or Truszkovsky, were common throughout the centuries, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic shifts within the Polish language.

While the Truszkowski name is deeply rooted in Polish history, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora, with notable individuals bearing this surname making their mark across various fields and disciplines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Truszkowski

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

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

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