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

Irzyk, 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 Irzyk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Irzyk in America

Irzyk is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Irzyk surname appeared 141 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 Irzyk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Irzyk 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 Irzyk

The surname IRZYK is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Silesia, which was then part of the Kingdom of Poland.

The name IRZYK likely derives from the Old Polish word "irzyk," meaning "iris" or "iris flower." This suggests that the surname may have originally been a descriptive nickname referring to someone who cultivated or worked with irises.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name IRZYK can be found in the historical records of the city of Wroclaw (formerly known as Breslau), which was a major center of trade and commerce in Silesia during the late medieval period.

In the 16th century, a prominent merchant named Jan IRZYK (1521-1587) is mentioned in the city's guild records as a prosperous trader in textiles and spices. His success and reputation likely contributed to the spread and recognition of the IRZYK surname within the region.

Another notable bearer of the name was Katarzyna IRZYK (1673-1742), a noblewoman and landowner from the village of Żyrardów, near Warsaw. Historical records indicate that she was a generous patron of the local church and supported various charitable endeavors in the area.

During the 18th century, the IRZYK name appears to have migrated westward, as evidenced by the birth of Joachim IRZYK (1724-1798) in the town of Głogów (then part of the Kingdom of Prussia). Joachim was a skilled blacksmith and his descendants continued the family's tradition of metalworking for several generations.

In the 19th century, a famous painter named Zygmunt IRZYK (1819-1892) gained recognition for his striking landscapes and portraits. Born in the city of Lublin, his works were exhibited in major art galleries across Europe and are now housed in museums in Poland and Germany.

Throughout its history, the IRZYK surname has maintained a strong presence in Poland, particularly in the regions of Silesia, Lower Silesia, and Mazovia. While not a common name, it has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, nobles, artisans, and artists.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Irzyk

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

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

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