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

Bonczek, 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 Bonczek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bonczek in America

Bonczek is the 48628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bonczek surname appeared 434 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 Bonczek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bonczek 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 Bonczek

The surname Bonczek originates from Poland, emerging in the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "bonczek," which refers to a small cask or barrel used for storing liquids like beer or wine. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a family or individual involved in the production or transportation of alcoholic beverages.

Records indicate that the Bonczek surname first appeared in the historical region of Lesser Poland, particularly in the areas surrounding the city of Kraków. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the parish records of the village of Mogilany, near Kraków, from the year 1598, where a certain Jan Bonczek was listed as a resident.

In the 17th century, the name Bonczek began to spread to other parts of Poland, with families bearing this surname appearing in various historical documents and records. For example, in 1643, a man named Michał Bonczek was mentioned in the court records of the town of Nowy Sącz, located in the Małopolska region.

While the Bonczek surname is predominantly Polish in origin, it has also been documented in some historical records from neighboring countries, such as Ukraine and Belarus, likely due to migration and population movements in the region.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the Bonczek surname was Stanisław Bonczek, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Lublin in the late 17th century. Another noteworthy bearer of the name was Franciszek Bonczek (1722-1799), a renowned blacksmith and metalworker from the town of Nowy Sącz, whose intricate works were highly sought after by the local nobility.

In the 19th century, the Bonczek surname gained further recognition with the achievements of Józef Bonczek (1838-1914), a renowned Polish artist and painter known for his beautiful landscapes and portraits. His works can be found in various art galleries and museums across Poland.

Another significant figure bearing the Bonczek name was Maria Bonczek (1876-1952), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools in the city of Kraków and played a crucial role in promoting educational opportunities for girls and women in the region.

While the Bonczek surname is relatively uncommon outside of Poland and its neighboring countries, it continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of Polish cultural heritage and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bonczek

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

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

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