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

Orszulak, 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 Orszulak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orszulak in America

Orszulak is the 52169th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orszulak surname appeared 398 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 Orszulak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Orszulak 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 Orszulak

The surname Orszulak is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Lesser Poland, specifically in the area around the city of Krakow. The name is derived from the Polish word "orszula," which means "little bear" or "cub." This suggests that the original bearer of the name may have been associated with bears or bear hunting.

In the 17th century, the Orszulak family was recorded as landowners in the village of Stary Sącz, located in the southern part of Lesser Poland. There are also records of an Orszulak family residing in the town of Nowy Targ during this period.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Orszulak was Jan Orszulak, born in 1612 in the village of Bochnia. He was a respected farmer and landowner in the region.

Another notable figure was Stanisław Orszulak (1741-1813), a prominent merchant and trader who established a successful business in the city of Krakow. His son, Jakub Orszulak (1773-1842), followed in his footsteps and became a respected businessman in his own right.

In the late 19th century, the Orszulak name gained recognition through the work of Józef Orszulak (1865-1937), a renowned artist and painter who specialized in portraiture and landscapes. His works were widely acclaimed and can be found in museums across Poland.

One of the most celebrated individuals with the Orszulak surname was Wacław Orszulak (1912-1998), a Polish military officer and World War II hero. He served with distinction in the Polish Armed Forces and was awarded numerous medals and honors for his bravery and service to his country.

The Orszulak family continues to have a presence in Poland today, with many members scattered throughout the country and beyond. While the name may not be as common as some other Polish surnames, it holds a rich history and cultural significance rooted in the traditions and heritage of Lesser Poland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orszulak

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

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

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