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

Bijak, 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 Bijak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bijak in America

Bijak is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bijak surname appeared 111 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 Bijak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bijak 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 Bijak

The surname BIJAK is of Polish origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the Polish word "bijak," which means "beater" or "striker," likely referring to an occupation or trade associated with the name's earliest bearers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BIJAK surname can be found in the Polish parish records from the town of Sieradz, dated 1568. This entry mentions a certain Jan BIJAK, a local resident whose occupation is not specified.

In the 17th century, the BIJAK name appeared in several historical documents from the Krakow region, suggesting that the name was particularly prevalent in that area during that time period. One notable mention is a land deed from 1642, which names a Marcin BIJAK as the owner of a small farm near the village of Skawina.

The 18th century saw the emergence of a few prominent individuals bearing the BIJAK surname. One such figure was Tomasz BIJAK (1712-1784), a respected scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Krakow. Another notable BIJAK was Katarzyna BIJAK (1725-1795), a philanthropist known for her charitable work in the city of Lublin.

As the BIJAK surname spread across Poland, it also underwent variations in spelling, such as Byjak and Byiak. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation differences.

In the 19th century, the BIJAK name continued to appear in various records and documents. One notable mention is found in the memoirs of a Polish soldier named Józef BIJAK (1821-1892), who fought in the November Uprising against the Russian Empire.

Another individual of historical significance was Franciszek BIJAK (1848-1923), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Warsaw, including the Polish National Opera House.

As the centuries passed, the BIJAK surname continued to be carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, contributing to the rich tapestry of Polish history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bijak

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

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

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