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

Nykiel, 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 Nykiel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nykiel in America

Nykiel is the 56588th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nykiel surname appeared 361 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 Nykiel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nykiel 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 Nykiel

The surname Nykiel is of Polish origin and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the village of Nykiel, located in the historical region of Greater Poland. The name Nykiel itself is derived from the Polish word "nykać," which means "to sulk" or "to pout," suggesting that the name may have initially been a nickname or descriptive term for someone with a sullen or pouting disposition.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various historical records and documents, including parish registers and land ownership records. One notable mention is in the Prussian cadastral records of 1688, which lists a landowner named Jan Nykiel in the village of Kościelec.

The earliest recorded bearer of the name Nykiel is Mikołaj Nykiel, born around 1520 in the village of Nykiel. He was a local landowner and farmer, and his descendants continued to use the surname in the area.

Another significant figure bearing the Nykiel name was Stanisław Nykiel (1600-1672), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish wars of the 17th century. He is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time for his bravery and leadership during the battles against Swedish forces.

In the 18th century, the name Nykiel appeared in various records from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, such as the "Metryka Koronna" (Crown Metrica), a collection of official documents from the Polish royal chancery. One notable entry is the mention of Józef Nykiel (1745-1810), a prominent merchant and landowner from the city of Kalisz.

During the 19th century, several individuals with the Nykiel surname made significant contributions in various fields. For example, Franciszek Nykiel (1820-1892) was a renowned Polish painter and art teacher, known for his landscapes and genre scenes. His works can be found in various galleries and museums in Poland.

Another notable figure was Władysław Nykiel (1855-1924), a Polish architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings in the city of Łódź, including the Izrael Poznański Palace and the Ludwik Grohman Palace.

While the surname Nykiel is not as common as some other Polish surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nykiel

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

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

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