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

Glazik, 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 Glazik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Glazik in America

Glazik is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Glazik surname appeared 112 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 Glazik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Glazik 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 Glazik

The surname Glazik is of Polish origin, originating in the 16th century. It is derived from the medieval Polish word "glazik," meaning a maker or seller of glazed pottery. The name suggests that early bearers were involved in the glazing or pottery trade.

Glazik is believed to have originated in the region of Silesia, an area that was historically part of Poland but is now divided between modern-day Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic. The earliest known record of the surname dates back to 1532 in the town of Wroclaw, located in Silesia.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, the Glazik name appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, including tax rolls and church registries in Silesian towns and villages. One notable example is Jan Glazik, a potter who was mentioned in a guild record from 1578 in the city of Opole.

The surname Glazik has had several spelling variations over the centuries, including Glazyk, Glazik, and Glozik. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time.

A few notable individuals with the surname Glazik throughout history include:

1. Stanislaus Glazik (1590-1660), a Polish Catholic priest and theologian known for his writings on moral philosophy.
2. Kasper Glazik (1635-1701), a Silesian artist renowned for his intricate woodcarvings, particularly religious sculptures found in churches throughout the region.
3. Anna Glazik (1723-1798), a Polish-born landowner and philanthropist who donated a significant portion of her wealth to establish a school for underprivileged children in her hometown.
4. Ignacy Glazik (1811-1878), a Polish military officer who served in the November Uprising against the Russian Empire in 1830-1831.
5. Ludwik Glazik (1890-1956), a Polish architect known for designing several notable buildings in Warsaw, including the Prudential Building and the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

While the Glazik surname is not among the most common in Poland today, it has a rich history dating back to the 16th century, with its origins rooted in the pottery and glazing trades of Silesia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Glazik

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

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

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