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

Mendyk, 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 Mendyk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mendyk in America

Mendyk is the 57781st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mendyk surname appeared 352 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 Mendyk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mendyk 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 Mendyk

The surname Mendyk is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Lesser Poland, particularly in the areas around Krakow and Tarnow. The name is derived from the Polish word "mendyk," which means "a beggar" or "a mendicant friar."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mendyk can be found in the parish records of the village of Brzesko, near Tarnow, where a certain Jan Mendyk was listed as a resident in 1612. Another early reference comes from the town of Czchow, where a Jakub Mendyk was mentioned in a court document from 1637.

The name Mendyk is also associated with the village of Mendyki, located in the Lublin region of eastern Poland. It is possible that the name originated as a toponymic surname, referring to someone who hailed from this particular village.

In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the name Mendyk was Franciszek Mendyk (1701-1783), a renowned sculptor and woodcarver from the town of Nowy Sacz. His intricate works adorned many churches and monasteries throughout Lesser Poland.

Another historical figure of note was Józef Mendyk (1826-1898), a prominent Polish educator and writer who played a significant role in the development of educational institutions in the city of Lviv, which at the time was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Stanislaw Mendyk (1865-1942) was a renowned Polish painter and art professor who taught at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow. His works, primarily depicting landscapes and genre scenes, are highly regarded in Polish art circles.

In the 20th century, Jan Mendyk (1920-2008) gained recognition as a respected journalist and author, known for his insightful writings on Polish history and culture. He was also a member of the Polish Resistance during World War II.

Additionally, there was Kazimierz Mendyk (1927-2001), a prominent Polish actor and theater director who gained international acclaim for his performances in various productions, both in Poland and abroad.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mendyk

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

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

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