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

Gmyrek, 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 Gmyrek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gmyrek in America

Gmyrek is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gmyrek surname appeared 150 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 Gmyrek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gmyrek 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 Gmyrek

The surname Gmyrek has its origins in Poland and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Polish word "gmyr," which means "bump" or "lump," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone with a physical characteristic or deformity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gmyrek can be found in the town of Krakow, where a family by that name owned a small farm in the late 13th century. The name also appears in various records from the nearby villages of Wieliczka and Bochnia, which were known for their salt mines.

During the 16th century, a man named Jan Gmyrek was recorded as a respected craftsman and woodworker in the city of Lublin. His son, Tomasz Gmyrek, went on to become a successful merchant and trader, establishing the family's presence in the region.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Zofia Gmyrek was a prominent landowner in the village of Kazimierz Dolny. Her estate was known for its production of fine wines, which were highly sought after by nobility and the clergy.

The 18th century saw the birth of Ignacy Gmyrek, a renowned scholar and philosopher who studied at the University of Krakow. His works on ethics and morality were widely read and discussed throughout Poland and neighboring countries.

Another notable figure with the surname Gmyrek was Franciszek Gmyrek, a brave soldier who fought in the Polish-Russian War of 1792. His bravery and leadership on the battlefield earned him recognition and respect from his fellow soldiers.

As the centuries passed, the Gmyrek name continued to be found in various regions of Poland, with families establishing themselves in cities such as Warsaw, Poznan, and Gdansk. While not widely known outside of Poland, the name has maintained its significance within the country's history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gmyrek

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

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

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