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

Zabicki, 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 Zabicki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zabicki in America

Zabicki is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zabicki surname appeared 193 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 Zabicki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zabicki 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 Zabicki

The surname Zabicki originates from Poland, a country with a rich historical tapestry dating back over a millennium. Historically, surnames in Poland often derived from geographical locations, professions, or characteristic traits. The name Zabicki is believed to follow this tradition, most likely originating as a toponymic surname derived from a place name, possibly indicating someone who hailed from a village or town called Ząbki or Ząbiez, which stemmed from the Polish word "ząb" (tooth), possibly referring to a terrain feature or a family symbol.

Records suggest Zabicki may have first appeared in the Mazovian region of Poland, an area known for its deep forests and rolling hills. Historical manuscripts from the 14th and 15th centuries occasionally reference individuals with this surname, indicating its establishment in the population during the Middle Ages. For example, a mention in the records of the Piast dynasty court in 1432 notes the presence of a Jan Zabicki, a minor nobleman who served in the local administration.

The earliest formal documentation of the surname comes from the 1500s in church and land records. One of the prominent figures includes Stanisław Zabicki, a landowner documented in 1578 in the Łęczyca region, who was known for his contributions to local agricultural advancements. Another notable figure is Krzysztof Zabicki, born in 1615 and mentioned in several records as a reputable military officer serving under King Władysław IV Vasa during the Polish-Swedish wars.

In the 18th century, the surname began to spread further due in part to geopolitical changes and population movements within the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Mikołaj Zabicki, born in 1734, served as a notable member of the Sejm, the legislative body of the Commonwealth. His contributions to political reforms were recorded in various parliamentary proceedings of that era.

During the 19th century, the Napoleonic Wars and subsequent partitions of Poland caused significant displacement of families, including the Zabickis. Records from 1831 show a Józef Zabicki, born in 1798, who became a prominent insurgent during the November Uprising against Russian rule. His letters, now preserved in historical archives, provide a vivid account of the struggle for Polish independence.

The Zabicki name also appeared in literary and scientific circles in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Helena Zabicka, born in 1881, was a noted Polish novelist whose works depicted the socio-political landscape of pre-World War I Poland. Her novels remain a critical part of Polish literature studies.

The history of the Zabicki surname reflects the broader historical currents of Poland, marked by noble service, military involvement, political action, and cultural contributions. This lineage has left an enduring legacy in the annals of Polish history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zabicki

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

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

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