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

Niemczyk, 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 Niemczyk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Niemczyk in America

Niemczyk is the 26282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Niemczyk surname appeared 929 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 Niemczyk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Niemczyk 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 Niemczyk

The surname "NIEMCZYK" is of Polish origin and dates back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Polish word "Niemiec," which means "German" or "foreigner." This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who was either of German descent or a foreigner living in Poland.

During the Middle Ages, Poland experienced a significant influx of German settlers, particularly in the areas of Silesia, Pomerania, and Masovia. The name "NIEMCZYK" likely emerged in these regions as a way to distinguish the German immigrants from the native Polish population.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "NIEMCZYK" can be found in the Księga Henrykowska (Henryków Book), a 13th-century manuscript containing legal records from the Cistercian monastery in Henryków, Silesia. This document mentions a certain "Petrus Niemczyk" as a witness in a land dispute, indicating that the surname was already in use during that period.

In the 14th century, the name "NIEMCZYK" appeared in various official records and documents across Poland. For instance, a certain "Jan Niemczyk" was mentioned in the Księga Ziemi Sandomierskiej (Book of the Sandomierz Land) in 1390, suggesting that the name had spread beyond its initial origins in Silesia.

One notable person with the surname "NIEMCZYK" was Andrzej Niemczyk (c. 1550-1605), a Polish mathematician, astronomer, and rector of the Kraków Academy (now Jagiellonian University). He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and was responsible for introducing the decimal notation system in Poland.

Another prominent figure was Jan Niemczyk (1638-1718), a Polish Baroque painter and engraver. He is best known for his religious paintings and his work adorning various churches in Kraków, including the Church of St. Anne and the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi.

In the 19th century, Franciszek Niemczyk (1826-1893) was a Polish writer, translator, and journalist. He was a prolific contributor to various Polish literary magazines and newspapers and played a significant role in the development of Polish literature during that period.

During the 20th century, Zygmunt Niemczyk (1908-1978) was a renowned Polish architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Warsaw, including the Palace of Culture and Science, as well as contributing to the reconstruction of the city after World War II.

Finally, Józef Niemczyk (1920-2008) was a Polish World War II veteran and resistance fighter. He participated in the Warsaw Uprising and later became an active member of various veterans' organizations, advocating for the recognition of the Polish resistance efforts during the war.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Niemczyk

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

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

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