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

Trzcinski, 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 Trzcinski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trzcinski in America

Trzcinski is the 30101st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trzcinski surname appeared 779 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 Trzcinski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trzcinski 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 Trzcinski

The surname Trzcinski originates from Poland, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Polish word "trzcina," meaning "reed" or "cane." This suggests that the name likely originated from an area where reeds or canes were abundant, possibly near a river or marsh.

In the 14th century, records show the name spelled as "Trzczynski" and "Trzczyński," indicating its early presence in the regions of Greater Poland and Kuyavia. The name's evolution over time reflects the influence of local dialects and variations in spelling conventions.

Historical references to the name Trzcinski can be found in several medieval Polish chronicles and manuscripts. One notable example is the "Codex Diplomaticus Poloniae," a collection of ancient documents and charters, which mentions a certain "Nicolaus Trzczynski" in the year 1412.

The earliest recorded bearer of the name was Jan Trzcinski, born around 1380 in the village of Trzciana, located in the Kuyavian region. He was a landowner and influential figure in the local community during the early 15th century.

Throughout history, the Trzcinski name has been associated with several notable individuals, including:

1. Mikołaj Trzcinski (1550-1629), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish wars.
2. Tomasz Trzcinski (1668-1737), a renowned Polish architect and sculptor who designed several churches and palaces in Warsaw.
3. Jan Trzcinski (1792-1865), a Polish writer and journalist, known for his contributions to Polish literature during the Romantic period.
4. Wojciech Trzcinski (1825-1901), a Polish painter and art teacher, whose works were exhibited in major European cities.
5. Wanda Trzcinska (1888-1972), a Polish actress and theater director, recognized for her performances in classical Polish plays.

While the name Trzcinski may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its roots remain firmly grounded in the Polish language and culture, reflecting the diverse geographic and historical influences that have shaped this enduring surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trzcinski

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

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

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