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

Idzik, 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 Idzik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Idzik in America

Idzik is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Idzik surname appeared 162 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 Idzik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Idzik 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 Idzik

The surname Idzik is of Polish origin, originating from the Slavic region of Central and Eastern Europe. It is believed to have derived from the Old Polish word "idz," meaning "to go" or "to walk," possibly referring to a person who traveled frequently or was a messenger.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Idzik can be found in the 16th-century Polish tax records, where it was spelled as "Idzic." This variation in spelling was common during that time, as standardized spelling conventions were not yet established.

In the 17th century, the name Idzik appeared in the church records of the village of Krakow, suggesting that families bearing this surname had settled in this region. Additionally, the name was found in the records of the nearby town of Kielce, indicating its spread throughout the region.

During the 19th century, as Polish immigrants began arriving in the United States, the surname Idzik made its way across the Atlantic. One notable bearer of this name was Jan Idzik, a Polish-American entrepreneur born in 1874, who established a successful business in the textile industry in New York City.

Another prominent figure with the surname Idzik was Wladyslaw Idzik, a Polish military officer and resistance fighter during World War II. Born in 1908, he played a crucial role in the Polish Underground State and was awarded the Virtuti Militari, Poland's highest military decoration, for his bravery and service.

In the realm of literature, the Polish writer and poet Zofia Idzik (1892-1976) gained recognition for her works that explored the themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her collection of poems, "Wiersze Wybrane" (Selected Poems), published in 1962, is considered one of her most significant literary achievements.

Another notable figure was Jerzy Idzik (1924-2010), a Polish-born American engineer and inventor. He held numerous patents in the field of aerospace engineering and made significant contributions to the development of advanced aircraft and spacecraft systems during his career at NASA and other aerospace companies.

Throughout history, the surname Idzik has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, spanning entrepreneurship, military service, literature, and engineering, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who bear this name of Polish origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Idzik

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

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

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