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

Ignaczak, 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 Ignaczak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ignaczak in America

Ignaczak is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ignaczak surname appeared 135 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 Ignaczak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ignaczak 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 Ignaczak

The surname Ignaczak originates from Poland, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish name Ignacy, which is a variant of the Latin name Ignatius. The suffix "-ak" is a Polish diminutive, suggesting that the name may have originated as a nickname or a name given to the son of someone named Ignacy.

Ignaczak is a relatively uncommon surname, but it can be found in historical records from various regions of Poland, particularly in the central and eastern parts of the country. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 17th century, when a man named Jan Ignaczak was mentioned in a parish register from the town of Opoczno in the Łódź region.

In the 18th century, the name appears in several land ownership records and tax documents from the Lublin and Kielce regions. This suggests that by this time, the Ignaczak family had established itself as landowners and likely played a role in the local economy and community affairs.

One notable individual with the surname Ignaczak was Franciszek Ignaczak, a Polish nobleman and military officer who lived in the late 18th century. He served in the army of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and participated in the Kościuszko Uprising against the partitioning powers of Russia, Prussia, and Austria.

Another historically significant figure was Kazimierz Ignaczak, a Polish writer and journalist who lived in the 19th century. He was known for his works on Polish culture and history, as well as his contributions to various literary journals and publications of the time.

In the 20th century, Józef Ignaczak gained recognition as a Polish architect and urban planner. He was involved in the reconstruction and development of several cities in Poland after World War II, including Warsaw and Poznań.

It is worth noting that the name Ignaczak has also been found in historical records with slight variations in spelling, such as Ignaczek or Ignaczyk. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and differences in pronunciation or transcription.

While the surname Ignaczak may not be among the most common in Poland, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and includes individuals who have made notable contributions to various fields, including literature, architecture, and military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ignaczak

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

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

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