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

Zimny, 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 Zimny surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zimny in America

Zimny is the 33036th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zimny surname appeared 693 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 Zimny.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zimny 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 Zimny

The surname Zimny has its origins in Poland, a country with a rich and complex history. The name is particularly tied to the regions of Greater Poland and the lands to the north and east of this area. Zimny is derived from the Polish word "zimny," which means "cold." This is indicative of geographical features or climates where the family may have lived, or perhaps a characteristic attributed to an early ancestor.

One of the earliest mentions of the surname dates back to medieval Poland, though specific records from those times remain fragmented and sparse. Unlike names found in records like the Domesday Book in England, Zimny appears in Polish parish registers and tax records. One of the earliest known records of the name is from the 16th century in the Poznań Voivodeship, a significant region in Greater Poland.

Records from the 17th century show the Zimny family as landowners and tenants in various villages in the Greater Poland region. For example, a Jan Zimny, born in 1620 and documented as a landowner in the village of Sokolniki, provides an early footprint of the family's presence in local history.

Moving into the 18th century, another notable figure is Adam Zimny, a soldier who fought in the Polish resistance against the partitions of Poland. Born in 1750, Adam became a symbol of resilience and patriotism, commemorated in regional historical texts.

The 19th century saw Józef Zimny, born in 1825, who was a notable craftsman and contributed significantly to the artisan community in Warsaw. His work in metal craftsmanship earned him recognition, and pieces attributed to him are still in Polish museums today.

In the 20th century, Maria Zimny, born in 1907, emerged as a significant figure in the field of education and women's rights in Poland. Her advocacy for equal educational opportunities was influential during the interwar period and left a lasting impact on Polish educational reforms.

Finally, in the world of sports, Edward Zimny, born in 1933, gained fame as a sprinter representing Poland in international competitions during the 1950s. His achievements in athletics brought recognition to the name on a global stage.

The surname Zimny encapsulates a rich tapestry of Polish history, embedded in its etymology and enriched by the notable contributions of its bearers across various centuries. Each individual mentioned played a role in shaping the cultural and social landscape of their time, ensuring that the name Zimny remains remembered in Polish heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zimny

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

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

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