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

Orlik, 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 Orlik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orlik in America

Orlik is the 49824th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orlik surname appeared 421 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 Orlik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Orlik 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 Orlik

The surname Orlik has its origins in Poland and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Polish word "orzeł," which means "eagle," and the diminutive suffix "-ik." The name likely referred to someone who lived near an eagle's nest or had some association with eagles.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Orlik can be found in the Polish town of Bialystok in the late 15th century, where it appeared in a document listing local landowners. The name was also present in other regions of Poland, including Krakow and Poznan, during this time period.

In the 16th century, the name Orlik appeared in various historical records, such as land deeds and court documents, across different parts of Poland. One notable individual was Jan Orlik, a Polish nobleman born in 1567 in the city of Lublin, who was known for his military service and participation in the Polish-Swedish War.

The 17th century saw the spread of the Orlik name to other parts of Europe, including Ukraine and Belarus. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled as "Orlik" or "Orlyk" in different regions. One notable figure was Pylyp Orlyk, a Ukrainian Cossack diplomat and politician who served as the chancellor of the Zaporozhian Host in the early 18th century.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the Orlik name continued to be found across Eastern Europe. Some notable individuals included:

1. Adam Orlik (1737-1808), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Kościuszko Uprising against Russian forces.
2. Józef Orlik (1776-1849), a Polish painter and architect known for his works in the Neoclassical style.
3. Wincenty Orlik (1799-1856), a Polish writer and translator who published several translations of works by French authors.
4. Józef Orlik (1867-1932), a Polish painter and graphic artist who was part of the Young Poland movement in art.
5. Bronisław Orlik (1875-1937), a Polish sculptor and medalist known for his portraits and medal designs.

While the name Orlik has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly in areas with significant Polish diaspora populations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orlik

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

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

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