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

Jurczyk, 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 Jurczyk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jurczyk in America

Jurczyk is the 42937th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jurczyk surname appeared 504 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 Jurczyk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jurczyk 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 Jurczyk

The surname Jurczyk originates from Poland, with its earliest recorded examples dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Polish word "jurek," which was a diminutive form of the given name Jerzy (George). This suggests that the Jurczyk surname may have initially been used to denote someone as the son or descendant of a person named Jurek or Jerzy.

During the Middle Ages, surnames were often adopted by families or individuals to distinguish themselves from others in their local communities. The Polish Jurczyk name is thought to have emerged during this period, with its earliest known bearers residing in the regions of Silesia and Lesser Poland.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Jurczyk name can be found in the records of the Wawel Castle in Krakow, dating back to the late 16th century. These records mention a certain Maciej Jurczyk, who served as a court official during the reign of King Sigismund III Vasa.

In the 17th century, the Jurczyk surname was also present in the town of Bytom, located in Upper Silesia. Historical records from this period reference a merchant named Jerzy Jurczyk, who was involved in the local trade of textiles and wool.

Moving into the 18th century, the Jurczyk name gained further recognition with the birth of Józef Jurczyk (1723-1796), a renowned Polish mathematician and astronomer. Jurczyk made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and played a crucial role in the development of the Warsaw Observatory.

Another notable figure with the Jurczyk surname was Franciszek Jurczyk (1802-1878), a Polish writer and poet who was active during the Romantic era. His works, which often explored themes of Polish patriotism and national identity, were widely celebrated and helped shape the cultural landscape of 19th century Poland.

In the 20th century, the Jurczyk name continued to be carried by individuals who made their mark in various fields. One such individual was Stanisław Jurczyk (1914-1997), a Polish military officer who fought valiantly during World War II and later served as a general in the Polish Armed Forces.

Throughout its history, the Jurczyk surname has maintained a strong presence in Poland, with various spelling variations and regional interpretations appearing in different parts of the country. While its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, the name continues to be passed down through generations, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and a connection to Poland's storied past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jurczyk

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

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

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