2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Cyrek
A Polish surname derived from the Slavic word "cyrulik," meaning "barber."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 114 Americans carry the last name Cyrek. That puts it at #156,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,006,617 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cyrek surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
114
1 in 3,006,617
Census rank
#156,005
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
99
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 99 bearers of the surname Cyrek in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cyrek, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.1%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cyrek
The surname Cyrek has its origins in Poland, where it first emerged during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "cyranka," which refers to a type of small songbird known as a linnet. This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname for someone who was known for their singing ability or perhaps had a high-pitched voice reminiscent of a linnet's song.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Cyrek surname can be found in a 15th-century document from the town of Krakow, where a certain Jan Cyrek is mentioned as a local merchant. This document provides valuable insight into the geographical origins of the name, as well as its use during that time period.
In the late 16th century, the Cyrek surname appears in church records from the village of Ostrów Wielkopolski, located in the region of Greater Poland. These records document the births, marriages, and deaths of several families bearing the Cyrek name, indicating that the surname had become well-established in that area by that point.
One notable individual with the Cyrek surname was Jan Cyrek (1537-1612), a Polish nobleman and landowner who served as a courtier to King Sigismund III Vasa. Jan Cyrek's name can be found in various historical documents and records from that era, including land deeds and legal proceedings.
Another significant figure was Marcin Cyrek (1621-1693), a Polish Catholic priest and theologian who was renowned for his scholarly works on religious philosophy. Cyrek's writings were widely circulated and studied in academic circles throughout Europe during the 17th century.
In the 19th century, the Cyrek surname gained further prominence with the birth of Wladyslaw Cyrek (1846-1919), a Polish military officer who played a crucial role in the January Uprising against Russian imperial rule. Cyrek's bravery and leadership during this pivotal historical event earned him widespread recognition and admiration among his countrymen.
Another notable individual was Zofia Cyrek (1879-1954), a Polish artist and painter who became known for her vibrant landscapes and portraits depicting rural life in her native Mazovia region. Cyrek's works were exhibited in several prestigious galleries throughout Europe during her lifetime.
While the Cyrek surname has its roots firmly planted in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the name's origins and historical significance remain deeply intertwined with the rich cultural heritage of Poland.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cyrek
Among Census respondents with the surname Cyrek, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.1%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Cyrek bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Cyrek surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.9% · 86
- Hispanic or Latino6.1% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.0% · 3
- Two or more races3.0% · 3
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cyrek
Cyrek appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#156,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 99
-8 bearers (-7.5%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 3,377 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #156,005 | 99 | 0.03 | -8 bearers (-7.5%) | Down 3,377 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Cyrek surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #156,005 | -2.2% |
| Count | 107 | 99 | -7.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -17.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cyrek bearers went from 107 to 99 (-7.5% change). The surname moved down 3,377 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #156,005.
FAQ
Cyrek surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cyrek?
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the surname Cyrek. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,006,617 residents.
How common is Cyrek?
Cyrek ranks #156,005 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 99 people with the surname Cyrek. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (114), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Cyrek.
Has Cyrek become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cyrek went from 107 recorded bearers to 99. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #152,628 to #156,005.
What does the Census say about the background of Cyrek?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cyrek, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.1%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Cyrek in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.9% (86 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cyrek appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.9%), Hispanic (6.1%), American Indian/Alaska Native (3.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Cyrek (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Cyrek mean?
A Polish surname derived from the Slavic word "cyrulik," meaning "barber." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Cyrek (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Cyrek?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.