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

Wrona, 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 Wrona surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wrona in America

Wrona is the 19189th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wrona surname appeared 1,415 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 Wrona.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wrona 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 Wrona

The surname Wrona originates from Poland and can be traced back to the medieval period. The name Wrona is derived from the Polish word "wrona," which means "crow." It is speculated that the name could have been a nickname for someone who was associated with crows in some way, perhaps due to physical characteristics, behavior, or an occupation connected to these birds.

Wrona is predominantly found in Poland, particularly in areas such as Mazovia, Silesia, and Wielkopolska. The surname first appeared in historical documents in the late Middle Ages. One of the earliest mentions of the name in historical records can be traced to the 14th century, where a Jan Wrona is cited in documents from 1376.

During the 16th century, the surname continued to be noted in various records. Jakub Wrona, a serf listed in the tax records from Greater Poland in 1545, is one of the earliest known individuals to bear the surname. For much of Polish history, surnames were used to identify families and their lineages, and the Wrona surname was no exception.

By the 17th century, the name gained more prominence, and several notable figures bearing the surname Wrona began to emerge. In 1676, Piotr Wrona, a nobleman mentioned in court records of Silesia, played a significant role in local governance. His contributions to the legal and social structure of the region were well documented.

In the 19th century, Józef Wrona became known for his participation in the January Uprising of 1863, a notable Polish insurrection against the Russian Empire. Józef Wrona’s efforts in this rebellion are chronicled in various historical accounts, highlighting the patriotic commitments of individuals with this surname.

Another notable individual is Maria Wrona, born in 1892, who became a distinguished figure in Polish literature. Her poetic works reflecting the themes of nature and national identity contributed to the cultural tapestry of Poland in the early 20th century.

In scholarly circles, Andrzej Wrona stands out as a prominent historian and professor born in 1954. His extensive research on Polish medieval history and contributions to academic literature have earned him recognition both nationally and internationally.

Throughout its history, the surname Wrona has been associated with various spellings and adaptations, including Wrone and Wrony, especially as its bearers migrated to different regions and countries. The name has thus maintained its historical and cultural significance from medieval times through to the modern period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wrona

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

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

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