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

Antczak, 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 Antczak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Antczak in America

Antczak is the 26549th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Antczak surname appeared 918 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 Antczak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Antczak 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 Antczak

The surname Antczak is of Polish origin, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "antczak," which means "a small duck" or "a young duck." The name likely originated as a nickname or a descriptive term for someone who exhibited traits or characteristics reminiscent of a duck, such as a waddling gait or a distinctive physical appearance.

Historically, the name Antczak was predominantly found in the central and eastern regions of Poland, particularly in the areas around Krakow and Lublin. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to parish records and tax registers from the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

One notable historical reference to the name Antczak can be found in the Metryka Koronna, a collection of official documents from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, dating back to the 17th century. The Metryka Koronna includes several mentions of individuals bearing the surname Antczak, suggesting that the name had gained some prominence during that period.

The earliest recorded individual with the surname Antczak was Jan Antczak, who was born in the village of Nowy Sącz in the late 16th century. Another notable figure was Tomasz Antczak, a Polish nobleman and landowner who lived in the 17th century and was known for his involvement in local politics and administration.

Throughout history, there have been several other individuals with the surname Antczak who have made their mark in various fields. For example, Józef Antczak (1806-1868) was a renowned Polish painter and artist known for his landscapes and portraiture. Władysław Antczak (1892-1964) was a Polish military officer who fought in World War I and later served as a general in the Polish Army during World War II.

Another prominent figure was Stanisław Antczak (1918-2005), a Polish writer and poet who gained recognition for his works exploring themes of war, resistance, and the human condition. Additionally, Elżbieta Antczak (1949-2017) was a respected Polish academic and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages and their historical development.

The surname Antczak has also been found in other Slavic countries, such as Ukraine and Belarus, likely due to migration and cultural exchanges between these regions and Poland over the centuries. However, its origins and primary historical connections remain deeply rooted in the Polish cultural and linguistic traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Antczak

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

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

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