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

Krzak, 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 Krzak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krzak in America

Krzak is the 73666th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krzak surname appeared 263 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 Krzak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Krzak 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 Krzak

The surname "KRZAK" originated in Poland and is derived from the Polish word "krzak," meaning "bush" or "shrub." It is believed to have been initially used as a descriptive surname, likely referring to someone who lived near a prominent bush or shrubby area.

This surname can be traced back to the Middle Ages, with records indicating its presence in various regions of Poland. Some of the earliest documented instances of the name are found in historical records from the 14th and 15th centuries, such as tax rolls and land registries.

One notable historical reference to the name "KRZAK" is in the Akta Grodzkie, a collection of municipal records from the city of Krakow, which dates back to the 15th century. These records contain various mentions of individuals bearing this surname, suggesting its widespread use during that time period.

The earliest recorded individual with the surname "KRZAK" is Jan Krzak, who was born around 1425 in the village of Dobra, near the city of Poznan. He was a landowner and farmer, and his name appears in several documents related to land disputes and transactions.

Another prominent figure with this surname was Maciej Krzak, a 16th-century merchant and trader from the city of Gdansk. He was involved in maritime trade and is mentioned in several shipping manifests and mercantile records from that era.

In the 17th century, Katarzyna Krzak, a woman from the town of Lublin, gained recognition for her exceptional skills as a weaver and textile artist. Her intricate tapestries and rugs were highly sought after by the local nobility and are still preserved in some historical collections.

The 18th century saw the rise of Andrzej Krzak, a renowned architect and builder from Warsaw. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable churches and public buildings in the city, many of which still stand today as architectural landmarks.

Another notable figure was Zofia Krzak, a 19th-century educator and advocate for women's rights. She established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Krakow and played a pivotal role in promoting educational opportunities for women in Poland.

While the surname "KRZAK" may have evolved in its spellings and regional variations over time, it has maintained a strong connection to its Polish roots and continues to be a prevalent surname in various parts of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krzak

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

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

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