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

Nitka, 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 Nitka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nitka in America

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

The Nitka 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 Nitka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nitka 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 Nitka

The surname Nitka has its origins in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in Poland and the surrounding regions. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, likely between the 12th and 14th centuries.

Nitka is derived from the Polish word "nitka," which translates to "thread" or "string." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to an occupation or trade associated with textile production, such as weaving or sewing. It is also possible that the name was initially a descriptive nickname given to someone who worked with threads or had a slender, thread-like physique.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Nitka surname can be found in the Metryka Koronna, an ancient Polish record of noble families and land grants dating back to the 15th century. This document contains several entries related to individuals bearing the Nitka name, indicating their presence in various regions of Poland during that time period.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Jan Nitka was a respected scholar and poet who lived in Krakow, Poland. His works, which included religious poems and satires, were widely circulated and contributed to the cultural heritage of the region.

During the 17th century, the Nitka surname appeared in various records across Central and Eastern Europe, including the Czech lands and parts of modern-day Germany. One notable figure was Michał Nitka, a Polish-born military officer who served in the armies of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and later fought alongside King John III Sobieski in the famous Battle of Vienna in 1683.

In the 18th century, a Polish nobleman named Stanisław Nitka was known for his philanthropic efforts and support of local churches and educational institutions in the region of Lesser Poland (Małopolska).

Another historical figure bearing the Nitka surname was Jadwiga Nitka, a Polish writer and activist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She played a significant role in the women's rights movement and advocated for greater educational opportunities for girls and women in Poland.

Over the centuries, variations of the Nitka surname emerged, such as Nitke, Nitki, and Nitkov, reflecting regional linguistic differences and spelling variations. While the name has its roots in Central and Eastern Europe, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nitka

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

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

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