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

Bialik, 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 Bialik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bialik in America

Bialik is the 55386th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bialik surname appeared 371 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 Bialik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bialik 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 Bialik

The surname BIALIK is of Slavic origin, specifically from Poland. It first appeared in the early 19th century and is derived from the Slavic word "bialy," meaning "white." This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive nickname for someone with fair or light-colored hair or complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BIALIK can be found in the town of Radzyn, located in the Lublin region of eastern Poland. In 1825, a family by the name of BIALIK was recorded in the town's census records. It's possible that the name may have originated in this area and later spread to other parts of Poland and neighboring countries.

The BIALIK surname is also associated with the renowned Hebrew poet and writer, Hayyim Nahman Bialik (1873-1934). He was born in the village of Rady, located in what is now Ukraine, and is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Hebrew literature. His works played a significant role in reviving and promoting the Hebrew language and culture.

Another notable figure with the surname BIALIK was Henryk Bialik (1875-1929), a Polish painter and graphic artist. He was born in Warsaw and is known for his landscapes, portraits, and illustrations. His works were exhibited in various galleries across Europe during his lifetime.

In the late 19th century, a family by the name of BIALIK emigrated from Poland to the United States. One of their descendants, Isaac BIALIK (1887-1959), became a prominent lawyer and community leader in New York City. He was actively involved in various Jewish organizations and worked tirelessly to support the rights and welfare of immigrants.

Another individual with the BIALIK surname was Maria BIALIK (1905-1988), a Polish-born writer and translator. She was born in Krakow and later moved to France, where she became known for her translations of French literature into Polish. Her work helped to bridge the cultural gap between the two countries.

While the surname BIALIK has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, its origins and earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe in the early 19th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bialik

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

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

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