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

Maslyk, 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 Maslyk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maslyk in America

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

The Maslyk 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 Maslyk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maslyk 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 Maslyk

The surname Maslyk originates from Poland, with its roots traced back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "masło," meaning butter, suggesting a potential connection to occupations or regions associated with dairy production or farming.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Maslyk name can be found in the historic town of Czestochowa, located in southern Poland. In a 1598 parish record, a certain Jan Maslyk was mentioned as a landowner within the town's boundaries. This early reference provides valuable insight into the surname's longevity and geographic origins.

During the 17th century, the Maslyk surname appeared to have spread to other regions of Poland, with records indicating individuals bearing this name residing in areas such as Krakow and Poznan. It is likely that this dispersion was facilitated by migration patterns and the establishment of new settlements.

Notably, the Maslyk name has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Marcin Maslyk (1632-1697), a renowned Polish sculptor and woodcarver whose intricate works adorned numerous churches and cathedrals across the country.

In the 18th century, the name Maslyk gained further prominence with the birth of Karol Maslyk (1748-1822), a celebrated writer and poet whose literary contributions significantly influenced the development of Polish Romantic literature.

Another significant figure bearing the Maslyk surname was Józef Maslyk (1845-1915), a pioneering Polish engineer and inventor. His groundbreaking work in the field of steam engine design and manufacturing played a crucial role in the industrial advancement of the region.

Additionally, the name Maslyk has been linked to several Polish military figures, including General Tomasz Maslyk (1876-1947), who served with distinction during World War I and later became a prominent figure in the newly formed Polish armed forces after the country regained its independence.

Throughout its history, the Maslyk surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Maslyk, Maslik, and Maslyck, reflecting regional dialects and scribal interpretations of the name's pronunciation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maslyk

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

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

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