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

Panczyk, 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 Panczyk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Panczyk in America

Panczyk is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Panczyk surname appeared 161 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 Panczyk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Panczyk 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 Panczyk

The surname PANCZYK is of Polish origin, with its roots tracing back to the late Middle Ages in the region that is now modern-day Poland. The name likely derives from the Polish word "pańczyć," which means "to serve" or "to work as a servant." This suggests that the surname may have initially been associated with individuals who worked as servants or performed menial labor.

Early records indicate that variations of the name, such as PANCZYK, PANCZYK, and PANCZYK, were present in various regions of Poland during the 15th and 16th centuries. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and spelling conventions of the time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Liber Beneficiorum, a historical document compiled in the late 15th century by Jan Długosz, a Polish priest and chronicler. This document lists several individuals with the surname PANCZYK, indicating that the name was already established in certain areas of Poland during that period.

In the 17th century, the name PANCZYK appeared in the parish records of the town of Krakow, which was a major center of cultural and religious significance in Poland at the time. These records provide valuable insights into the lives and occupations of individuals bearing this surname during that era.

Notable individuals with the surname PANCZYK include:

1. Jakub PANCZYK (1612-1678), a Polish artist known for his religious paintings and frescoes adorning various churches in the Kraków region.

2. Katarzyna PANCZYK (1725-1798), a Polish noblewoman and philanthropist who established several charitable institutions in her hometown of Lublin.

3. Michał PANCZYK (1803-1875), a Polish composer and music teacher who contributed to the development of Poland's musical heritage in the 19th century.

4. Józef PANCZYK (1867-1943), a Polish politician and activist who campaigned for workers' rights and played a significant role in the establishment of trade unions in Poland.

5. Helena PANCZYK (1910-1992), a Polish resistance fighter during World War II who aided in the rescue and protection of Jewish civilians from Nazi persecution.

While these examples showcase the historical presence and significance of the surname PANCZYK, it is important to note that this report focuses solely on the surname's origins and early records, without delving into more recent census data or modern-day usage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Panczyk

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

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

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