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

Orlick, 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 Orlick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orlick in America

Orlick is the 47356th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orlick surname appeared 448 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 Orlick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Orlick 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 Orlick

The surname Orlick originates from Poland, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the Polish word "orzeł," meaning "eagle," suggesting that the initial bearers of this surname may have been associated with the eagle symbol or lived in an area known for its eagle population.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Orlick surname can be found in the Polish church records of the late 16th century, where it appears as "Orlicke." This spelling variation suggests that the name may have evolved from a place name or a descriptive term related to eagles or their habitats.

In the 17th century, the Orlick surname appeared in various Polish documents, including tax records and land registries. During this period, the name was primarily concentrated in the regions of Silesia and Greater Poland, indicating that these areas were likely the original homelands of the Orlick family.

Notable individuals with the Orlick surname throughout history include Jakub Orlick (1602-1671), a Polish landowner and nobleman who played a significant role in the local governance of the Silesian region. Another prominent figure was Anna Orlick (1725-1798), a Polish writer and poet whose works explored themes of nature and spirituality.

In the 19th century, the Orlick surname spread beyond Poland's borders as members of the family emigrated to other parts of Europe and North America. One such individual was Franciszek Orlick (1835-1912), a Polish-American engineer who contributed to the construction of several notable bridges and railroads in the United States.

Another notable bearer of the Orlick surname was Józef Orlick (1876-1952), a Polish mathematician and academic who made significant contributions to the field of algebraic geometry. His work influenced generations of mathematicians and laid the foundation for further advancements in the discipline.

Throughout its history, the Orlick surname has maintained a strong connection to its Polish roots, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse backgrounds of those who have carried this name over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orlick

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

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

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