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

Nowaczyk, 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 Nowaczyk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nowaczyk in America

Nowaczyk is the 31554th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nowaczyk surname appeared 733 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 Nowaczyk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nowaczyk 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 Nowaczyk

The surname Nowaczyk is of Polish origin and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Polish word "nowak," which means "newcomer" or "newcomer to a region." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals or families who had recently settled in a particular area.

During the Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from occupations, locations, or descriptive attributes. In the case of Nowaczyk, the suffix "-yk" was added to the root word "nowak," indicating a diminutive or a form of endearment. This practice was common in Polish naming conventions.

The earliest known record of the Nowaczyk surname can be found in the Tarnów land records (Księgi ziemskie tarnowskie) from the late 15th century. These records were maintained by the szlachta (Polish nobility) and documented land ownership, legal transactions, and other important matters.

In the 16th century, the Nowaczyk name appeared in various historical documents, such as parish records and court proceedings in the regions of Lesser Poland (Małopolska) and Greater Poland (Wielkopolska). This suggests that the surname was widespread across different regions of Poland during this time period.

One notable individual with the Nowaczyk surname was Jan Nowaczyk (born around 1540), a Polish nobleman and landowner from the Kraków region. He was mentioned in several legal documents related to land disputes and property transactions in the late 16th century.

Another prominent figure was Jakub Nowaczyk (1607-1668), a Polish Catholic priest and theologian. He was a professor at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków and authored several religious treatises that were widely read during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the Nowaczyk surname gained recognition with Marcin Nowaczyk (1732-1807), a Polish military officer who fought in the Kościuszko Uprising against the partitioning powers of Russia, Prussia, and Austria. He achieved the rank of colonel and was celebrated for his bravery on the battlefield.

During the 19th century, Józef Nowaczyk (1825-1892) was a renowned Polish painter known for his landscapes and portraits. His works were exhibited in various art galleries across Europe and are now part of prestigious collections in Poland.

Lastly, Wacław Nowaczyk (1878-1941) was a Polish engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early radio technology. He patented several inventions related to radio transmission and reception, and his work influenced the field of telecommunications in the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nowaczyk

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

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

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