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

Graczyk, 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 Graczyk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Graczyk in America

Graczyk is the 18354th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Graczyk surname appeared 1,509 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Graczyk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Graczyk 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 Graczyk

The surname GRACZYK is of Polish origin, derived from the medieval Polish word "gracz" meaning "player" or "gambler." It likely originated in the 14th or 15th century as a descriptive name for someone who played games or gambled for a living.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 16th century in various Polish records and documents. Some of the earliest known bearers of the name include Jan Graczyk, born in 1554 in Krakow, and Tomasz Graczyk, a merchant from Poznan, mentioned in a trade registry from 1587.

The name GRACZYK is also closely tied to several Polish place names, such as the village of Graczyki near Lublin, which may have been the original home of some early bearers of the surname. The name's spelling has remained relatively consistent throughout its history, with minor variations like Graczyk, Graczik, or Graczyk.

One notable historical figure bearing the GRACZYK surname was Jakub Graczyk, a Polish military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish War of the 17th century. He was born in 1618 in the town of Sandomierz and gained recognition for his bravery in several battles against Swedish forces.

Another prominent individual with the GRACZYK name was Stanisław Graczyk, a renowned Polish artist and painter who lived from 1781 to 1834. His works, which often depicted scenes from Polish history and folklore, can be found in several museums and galleries throughout Poland.

In the 19th century, Józef Graczyk, born in 1822, was a respected scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages and literature. He taught at the University of Warsaw and published numerous works on the subject.

Franciszek Graczyk, born in 1892, was a Polish politician and activist who played a role in the country's struggle for independence from foreign rule. He served as a member of the Polish parliament in the early 20th century and was known for his advocacy of workers' rights.

Lastly, Władysław Graczyk, born in 1935, was a prominent Polish actor and theater director. He performed in numerous stage productions and films throughout his career and received several awards and honors for his contributions to Polish theater and cinema.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Graczyk

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

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

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