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

Budzik, 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 Budzik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Budzik in America

Budzik is the 50659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Budzik surname appeared 412 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 Budzik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Budzik 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 Budzik

The surname BUDZIK has its origins in Poland. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "budzić," which means "to wake up" or "to rouse." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone whose occupation involved waking people up, such as a town crier or a night watchman.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 16th century in the regions of Silesia and Lesser Poland. Historical records from that time period indicate that the name was initially spelled "Budzik," but variations such as "Budzyk" and "Budzicz" were also commonplace.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Jan Budzik, a prominent merchant who lived in the city of Kraków in the late 16th century. He was known for his successful trade ventures and his involvement in the city's guild system.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various church records and tax registers throughout Poland. One notable individual was Michał Budzik, a landowner and nobleman who lived in the village of Budzik near Tarnów in the early 1600s. It is possible that the village took its name from his family.

During the 18th century, the name BUDZIK became more widespread across Poland, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such person was Franciszek Budzik, a renowned painter and artist who lived in Warsaw from 1740 to 1812. His works were highly regarded and can still be found in various museums and private collections.

Another significant figure was Józef Budzik, a military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in 1785 and served in the Polish Legions under the command of General Jan Henryk Dąbrowski. Budzik was known for his bravery and was awarded several medals for his service.

In the 19th century, the BUDZIK name continued to be prominent in various fields. One notable individual was Ignacy Budzik, a lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Sejm (Polish parliament) in the late 1800s. He was actively involved in the movement for Polish independence and was a vocal advocate for social reforms.

While the BUDZIK surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to immigration and diaspora. However, the historical records and notable individuals mentioned above provide insight into the origins and early bearers of this surname in its homeland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Budzik

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

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

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