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

Zilinski, 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 Zilinski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zilinski in America

Zilinski is the 54752nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zilinski surname appeared 376 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 Zilinski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zilinski 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 Zilinski

The surname Zilinski is of Polish origin, dating back to the medieval period. The name is most commonly associated with the regions that comprise modern-day Poland, specifically Lesser Poland and Mazovia. It is believed to derive from the Polish word "zielony," meaning "green," with the suffix "-ski" indicating a toponymic origin, suggesting a connection to a place associated with green landscapes or fields.

Early records of the surname can be traced back to the 14th and 15th centuries in Poland, where it appeared in various forms such as Zielinski or Zelinski. These variations indicate the name's evolution over time, influenced by regional dialects and orthographic practices. For example, the name appeared in the Polish nobility records of the 15th century, where the Zielinski family held significant social and political influence.

One prominent historical figure bearing the surname was Jan Zielinski, a nobleman and military commander born around 1575 and who died in 1634. He played a crucial role in defending Polish territories during the wars with Sweden and was noted for his leadership in the Battle of Kokenhausen in 1601.

In the 17th century, another notable individual, Piotr Zelinski, served as the bishop of Plock from 1652 until his death in 1676. His tenure was marked by efforts to strengthen the Church's influence in Mazovia, and he is remembered for his charitable works and contributions to the education system.

Kazimierz Zilinski, a notable 18th-century figure, was a landowner and philanthropist born in 1709 and died in 1783. His contributions to local infrastructure included the construction of schools and churches in the Lesser Poland region, reflecting the name's association with landownership and rural development.

In the 19th century, Aleksander Zilinski, born in 1834 and died in 1901, emerged as a significant political activist and writer. His works focused on Polish nationalism and independence, and he played a pivotal role in the January Uprising of 1863, advocating for Poland's liberation from imperial rule.

Lastly, Stanislaw Zilinski, an influential 20th-century mathematician and academic, was born in 1899 and passed away in 1965. His contributions to the fields of algebra and number theory were significant, and he held professorial positions at several Polish universities, aiding in the advancement of mathematical research and education in Poland.

Across centuries, the Zilinski surname has been borne by individuals who made notable contributions to Polish history, culture, religion, and education, reflecting its deep-rooted presence in the nation's heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zilinski

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

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

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