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

Kaczmarczyk, 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 Kaczmarczyk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kaczmarczyk in America

Kaczmarczyk is the 20739th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kaczmarczyk surname appeared 1,275 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 Kaczmarczyk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kaczmarczyk 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 Kaczmarczyk

The surname Kaczmarczyk is of Polish origin, originating in the medieval period. It is derived from the Polish word "kaczmar," which means "a maker of pots or pans." The suffix "-czyk" is a diminutive form, indicating a relationship or association with the root word.

Kaczmarczyk is believed to have originated as an occupational surname, referring to individuals who were involved in the production of pottery or metalwork, particularly in the crafting of cookware. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 15th century in various regions of Poland.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Kaczmarczyk can be found in the records of the city of Krakow, where a certain Jan Kaczmarczyk was mentioned as a resident in the late 15th century. Variants of the name, such as Kaczmarczik and Kaczmarzyk, were also present in historical records from that time period.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname Kaczmarczyk. One such person was Franciszek Kaczmarczyk (1852-1927), a Polish politician and member of the Galician Sejm (regional parliament) in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Another prominent figure was Wladyslaw Kaczmarczyk (1865-1935), a Polish artist and painter who was known for his landscapes and genre scenes depicting rural life in Poland. His works are part of the collections of several museums in Poland and abroad.

In the 20th century, Feliks Kaczmarczyk (1905-1987) gained recognition as a Polish engineer and inventor, particularly for his contributions to the development of the diesel-electric locomotive and other railway technologies.

Henryk Kaczmarczyk (1922-2005) was a Polish writer and journalist who authored several novels and short stories, many of which explored themes of social and political commentary during the communist era in Poland.

Lastly, Joanna Kaczmarczyk (born 1976) is a contemporary Polish actress known for her roles in various television series and films, both in Poland and internationally.

While the Kaczmarczyk surname is primarily concentrated in Poland, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to immigration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval era in Poland, where it originated as an occupational name for those involved in the production of cookware and metalwork.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kaczmarczyk

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

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

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