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

Zebracki, 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 Zebracki surname is from the 2000 census data.

Popularity of Zebracki in America

Zebracki is the 149328th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zebracki surname appeared 101 times in the 2000 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Zebracki.

The history of the last name Zebracki

The surname Zebracki has its origins in Poland, a country with a rich history of surnames that often reflect geographical, occupational, or descriptive characteristics. The name is believed to be derived from the Polish word "żebrak," which translates to "beggar" in English. This indicates that the surname Zebracki may have originally been a nickname for someone who was a beggar or who appeared poor.

The geographical origin of Zebracki is tied to specific areas in Poland, particularly those regions where Polish was the predominant language and where surnames often reflected social status or occupation. It is most commonly associated with Central and Eastern Poland. The name might have had various spellings in older records such as Żebracki or Zhebratzki, following the morphological changes in the Polish language over centuries.

One of the earliest known historical references to the surname Zebracki appears in the 15th-century Polish records. In a court document dated 1423, a man named Marcin Zebracki is mentioned in relation to a land dispute in the region of Mazovia. This suggests that the surname was already established and recognized by the early 15th century.

Another early figure with the surname was Jakub Zebracki, a member of the Polish nobility, who lived in the latter half of the 16th century (circa 1550-1610). He is mentioned in various documents relating to his holdings and contributions to local charities in the Krakow area. Jakub’s involvement in charitable activities indicates that, despite the potentially humble origins of the name, bearers of the surname could rise to positions of significance.

The name Zebracki appears in several ecclesiastical records as well. A priest named Tomasz Zebracki, born in 1645, was a noted clergyman in Poznań, serving his parish until his death in 1710. His works and sermons were well-documented, indicating a strong presence of the name in religious and scholarly circles of the time.

In the 18th century, another notable person with this surname was Katarzyna Zebracki (1712-1789), known for her charitable work and contributions to the arts in Warsaw. She was a patron of several prominent Polish poets and painters and often collaborated with them.

In the field of literary arts, Jan Zebracki (1798-1867), a poet and writer from Lublin, gained acclaim for his patriotic poetry during Poland’s partitions. His works often reflected the socio-political strife of Poland in the 19th century and he became a voice for nationalistic sentiments through his writings.

Place names associated with the surname include Zebraki, a small village in the Lublin Voivodeship, which may have been named after the families residing there and contributing to the development of the locality.

Through these historical references, it's clear that while the surname Zebracki may have originated from humble descriptors, it has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions to Polish society across various fields and centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zebracki

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

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 2000 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Zebracki 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.

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

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