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

Partyka, 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 Partyka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Partyka in America

Partyka is the 21184th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Partyka surname appeared 1,239 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 Partyka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Partyka 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 Partyka

The surname Partyka originates from Poland and is thought to have its roots in the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "partyka," which means "walking stick" or "staff." The name likely referred to someone who carried a walking stick or staff as part of their profession or as a symbol of authority.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Partyka can be found in the records of the Polish town of Krakow, dating back to the late 1500s. It is believed that the name was initially concentrated in the southern regions of Poland, particularly around the city of Krakow and the surrounding areas.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Partyka was Jan Partyka, a prominent Polish landowner and nobleman who lived in the early 17th century. He was recorded as owning substantial properties in the Krakow region and was involved in local politics and governance.

Another notable individual with the surname Partyka was Michał Partyka, a Polish soldier who fought in the famous Battle of Vienna in 1683. This battle marked a significant victory for the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and its allies against the Ottoman Empire, and Michał Partyka's bravery and service were recognized in contemporary accounts of the battle.

In the 19th century, the Partyka surname gained prominence with the birth of Józef Partyka (1888-1940), a Polish artist and painter who was renowned for his landscapes and portraits. His works are featured in several prominent art galleries and museums across Poland.

During the 20th century, the name Partyka was associated with Stanisław Partyka (1914-1998), a Polish politician and member of the Polish United Workers' Party. He served as a member of the Sejm (the lower house of the Polish parliament) and held various government positions throughout his career.

The surname Partyka has also been found in records from other Slavic countries, such as Ukraine and Belarus, suggesting that the name may have spread beyond Poland's borders over time. However, its origins and strongest historical roots remain firmly tied to Poland and the region around Krakow.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Partyka

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

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

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