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

Marsolek, 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 Marsolek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marsolek in America

Marsolek is the 39117th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marsolek surname appeared 563 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 Marsolek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marsolek 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 Marsolek

The surname Marsolek is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "marsz," which means "march" or "to march." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who was a soldier or a person associated with military activities.

In the early days, the name was often spelled as "Marszalek," which is closer to its original Polish pronunciation. Over time, variations in spelling emerged, including "Marsolek," "Marszolek," and "Marszollek," as the name spread across different regions and communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marsolek can be found in a 17th-century document from the town of Poznan, where a certain Jan Marsolek was mentioned as a landowner. This document provides valuable insight into the historical presence of this surname in the region.

During the 18th century, the name Marsolek gained prominence in the Polish nobility. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Franciszek Marsolek (1720-1793), a renowned military commander who served under King Stanislaw August Poniatowski, and Maria Marsolek (1745-1819), a philanthropist and patron of the arts known for her support of local artists and cultural institutions.

In the 19th century, the name Marsolek became associated with several prominent figures in academia and literature. One such figure was Jakub Marsolek (1812-1888), a renowned linguist and author who published several works on the preservation of the Polish language and its dialects.

The 20th century saw the name Marsolek spread beyond Poland's borders, with individuals bearing this surname making their mark in various fields. One notable example is Andrzej Marsolek (1924-2011), a celebrated Polish-American artist whose works were exhibited in galleries across Europe and the United States.

While the surname Marsolek may have its origins in military associations, it has since evolved to encompass a diverse range of professions and accomplishments, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and history of the Polish people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marsolek

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

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

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