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

Lamczyk, 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 Lamczyk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lamczyk in America

Lamczyk is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lamczyk surname appeared 122 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 Lamczyk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lamczyk 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 Lamczyk

The surname Lamczyk is of Polish origin, and it is believed to have originated in the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century. The name is derived from the Polish word "lamka," which means "a small lamp" or "a lantern." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who worked as a lamp maker or someone who was responsible for lighting lamps or lanterns.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lamczyk can be found in the records of the city of Krakow, Poland, dating back to the 16th century. These records mention a family of lamp makers or chandlers who bore the surname Lamczyk. It is likely that this family played a significant role in the production and sale of lamps and lanterns in the city during that time.

In the 17th century, the Lamczyk surname appeared in various historical documents from different regions of Poland, including Silesia and Pomerania. These records suggest that the name had spread beyond its original location and was becoming more widespread across the country.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, several notable individuals with the surname Lamczyk emerged. One such person was Jan Lamczyk (1738-1812), a Polish painter and artist who was known for his religious and historical paintings. Another prominent figure was Tomasz Lamczyk (1789-1856), a Polish writer and journalist who contributed to the development of Polish literature and journalism during the early 19th century.

In the 20th century, the Lamczyk surname continued to be associated with various professions and fields. Kazimierz Lamczyk (1914-1989) was a Polish sculptor and artist who specialized in religious and monumental sculptures. Andrzej Lamczyk (born 1952) is a contemporary Polish film director and screenwriter, known for his critically acclaimed movies exploring social and political themes.

Another notable individual with the surname Lamczyk was Stanislaw Lamczyk (1923-2005), a Polish engineer and scientist who made significant contributions to the field of metallurgy and materials science. He held several patents and authored numerous scientific publications throughout his career.

While the Lamczyk surname is primarily found in Poland, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to immigration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain rooted in the Polish culture and tradition, reflecting the country's rich history and the various trades and professions that shaped its society over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lamczyk

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

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

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