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

Handzlik, 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 Handzlik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Handzlik in America

Handzlik is the 98982nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Handzlik surname appeared 183 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 Handzlik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Handzlik 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 Handzlik

The surname Handzlik has its origins in Poland, with records of the name dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Polish word "händz" or "hańdz," which means "contempt" or "shame." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was considered dishonorable or disgraced in some way.

In the early 17th century, the name Handzlik can be found in the records of the town of Krakow, which was a major center of commerce and culture in Poland at the time. It is possible that the name was associated with a particular family or individual who played a significant role in the local community.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Handzlik was Jan Handzlik, a merchant who lived in Krakow in the late 16th century. He was a prominent figure in the city's trade guilds and was known for his expertise in the import and export of goods from across Europe.

In the 18th century, the name Handzlik appears in the records of the village of Brzesko, located in the southern region of Poland. It is likely that the name was associated with a family or group of families who lived in this area and were involved in agriculture or other local industries.

Another notable individual with the surname Handzlik was Tomasz Handzlik, a Polish soldier who fought in the Napoleonic Wars during the early 19th century. He served in the Polish Legions, which were military units composed of Polish volunteers who fought alongside the French forces against the armies of Prussia and Russia.

In the late 19th century, the name Handzlik can be found in the records of the city of Lodz, which was a rapidly growing industrial center in central Poland. It is possible that some individuals with this surname migrated to the city in search of employment opportunities in the textile mills and factories that were being established there.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Handzlik was Wladyslaw Handzlik, a Polish artist and painter who lived in the early 20th century (1883-1960). He was known for his landscapes and portraits, and his works were exhibited in galleries and museums throughout Poland and Europe.

Throughout its history, the surname Handzlik has been associated with various regions and communities in Poland, reflecting the country's rich cultural heritage and diverse population. While the exact origins and meanings of the name may be somewhat obscure, it remains a distinctive and enduring part of the Polish onomastic tradition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Handzlik

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

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

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