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

Ziobro, 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 Ziobro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ziobro in America

Ziobro is the 34801st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ziobro surname appeared 649 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 Ziobro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ziobro 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 Ziobro

The surname Ziobro has its origins in Poland, a country with a rich tapestry of historical and linguistic heritage. The name is especially tied to regions with strong agricultural roots, notably among Polish communities in areas such as Lesser Poland (Małopolska). The surname first appeared in a time when surnames were becoming necessary for differentiating between individuals in growing communities, likely around the late Middle Ages, roughly the 14th or 15th centuries.

The etymology of Ziobro derives from the Polish word 'ziobro,' which translates to "rib" in English. This term can trace its roots back to Old Slavic languages. The choice of such a word as a surname might indicate a characteristic appearance, an occupation related to butchery or anatomy, or could have had some now-obscure cultural significance.

The name began to surface in historical records in the later part of the medieval period. Possibly the earliest recorded instances of the surname are found in parish registers and local annals, although such documents were often not widely preserved due to the many conflicts and upheavals in Poland’s history. One important early documentation comes from the 16th-century chronicles that detail regional nobles and their families.

One of the first notable individuals with the surname Ziobro was Stanisław Ziobro, born circa 1570, a landowner who played a minor role in local administrative affairs in Lesser Poland. His dealings were recorded in court documents concerning land disputes and local governance.

In the 18th century, another individual of note was Marcin Ziobro, born in 1752, who is cited in records pertaining to the confederations during the time of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Marcin’s name appears in military rosters, reflecting his participation in various skirmishes that marked Poland’s turbulent history during that era.

Emmanuel Ziobro, a 19th-century craftsman, garnered local fame in the Podhale region for his elaborate woodwork and contributions to the region’s folk artistic traditions. Born in 1820, he was involved in creating some of the intricate wooden churches and sculptures that are now considered part of Polish cultural heritage.

Another significant figure was Antoni Ziobro, born in 1884, who became known for his efforts as an agricultural reformer in the early 20th century. He emphasized modern farming techniques and wrote extensively on agricultural subjects, influencing Poland's agrarian policies.

Lastly, Zbigniew Ziobro, a contemporary political figure, born in 1970, has held several influential positions including that of the Minister of Justice in Poland. His role in modern Polish politics has ensured that the surname Ziobro remains well recognized in contemporary times.

Throughout history, the surname Ziobro has been borne by individuals who contributed in varied ways to their communities and professions, reflecting the dynamic nature of Polish history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ziobro

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Ziobro, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!