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

Ustaszewski, 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 Ustaszewski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ustaszewski in America

Ustaszewski is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ustaszewski surname appeared 152 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 Ustaszewski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ustaszewski 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 Ustaszewski

The surname "Ustaszewski" is of Polish origin, with roots that can be traced back to the 15th century. This name is believed to have originated in the region of Wielkopolska, which was historically part of the Prussian province of Posen.

The name "Ustaszewski" is derived from the Polish word "usta," meaning "mouth," and likely referred to someone who worked as a messenger or a town crier, roles that required excellent oral communication skills. It may have also been associated with individuals who were known for their eloquence or verbosity.

One of the earliest known references to this surname can be found in the records of the town of Gniezno, where a certain Jan Ustaszewski was mentioned as a landowner in the year 1487. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name appears in the records of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, where a student named Piotr Ustaszewski was enrolled in 1542. This indicates that the family had achieved a certain level of social status and could afford to send their children to prestigious educational institutions.

During the 17th century, the Ustaszewski name gained prominence in the city of Poznań, where a prominent merchant family by that name was involved in the lucrative trade of grains and textiles. Tomasz Ustaszewski (1601-1678) was a respected member of the city's guild of merchants and served as a councilman for several years.

In the 18th century, the name appears in the records of the Polish nobility, suggesting that some members of the Ustaszewski family had risen to the ranks of the szlachta (gentry). Franciszek Ustaszewski (1723-1791) was a landowner and a member of the Sejm (Polish parliament) during the reign of King Stanisław August Poniatowski.

Another notable figure was Józef Ustaszewski (1819-1892), a political activist and writer who played a significant role in the Polish independence movement. He was a staunch advocate of democratic reforms and was imprisoned for his involvement in the January Uprising against Russian rule.

Throughout its history, the surname "Ustaszewski" has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, merchants, academics, and political figures. While its origins can be traced back to the 15th century in the Wielkopolska region, the name has since spread throughout Poland and beyond, carried by generations of individuals who have contributed to the rich cultural tapestry of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ustaszewski

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

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

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