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

Zukoski, 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 Zukoski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zukoski in America

Zukoski is the 60960th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zukoski surname appeared 330 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 Zukoski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zukoski 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 Zukoski

The surname Zukoski has its origins in Poland, emerging around the late Middle Ages. The name is most commonly associated with the region that was once part of the southeastern portion of Poland, specifically in areas that experienced significant settlement and cultural development during that period. It is derived from the Polish word "żuk," which means "beetle," and the suffix "-ski," which typically denotes a connection to a place or belonging.

The name Zukoski and its variations first appear in historical documents around the 16th century. One early reference includes a mention in a 1588 legal document from the Mazovia region. In such records, variations like Żukowski or Żukoski were also recorded, hinting at the evolving orthography over time.

Among the earliest recorded examples of the name is Jan Żukowski, a minor noble who was documented in 1604 in records from Krakow. This indicates that the surname was not only present but also associated with individuals of some social standing. The connection to nobility is further supported by the inclusion of the name in heraldic records from the 17th century.

Another notable figure bearing the surname was Andrzej Zukoski, a merchant operating in Gdańsk (Danzig) in the mid-1700s. His business dealings were significant enough to be chronicled in the city’s commercial records, suggesting that those with this surname were engaged in prominent enterprises during this period.

By the 19th century, the surname Zukoski had spread beyond Poland’s borders due to migration. Józef Zukoski, born in 1824, is an example; he moved to what is now modern-day Ukraine and became notable in the local community for his work in agriculture and education.

Another individual of interest is Maria Zukoski, born in 1857 in what was then part of the Kingdom of Prussia. She was a prominent activist for women's rights and contributed to several early feminist publications in the region.

One of the more recent historical figures is Stanisław Zukoski, born in 1895, who was a renowned artist in interwar Poland. His works, which spanned several mediums including painting and sculpture, remain celebrated and are displayed in various Polish museums.

The surname Zukoski, with its deep roots in Polish history and its variations, has evolved over centuries, moving from regional prominence to international recognition through the activities and contributions of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zukoski

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

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

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