2000
#20,152
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,230
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.46
Rare Last name
Partyka
A Polish surname derived from the word "partyka" meaning a shepherd's staff.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,380 Americans carry the last name Partyka. That puts it at #22,019 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.40 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 248,373 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Partyka surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Partyka with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
1.4K
1 in 248,373
Census rank
#22,019
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,203 bearers of the surname Partyka in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.40 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 22019th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Partyka, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Two or More Races (1.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Partyka
Among Census respondents with the surname Partyka, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Two or More Races (1.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Partyka bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Partyka surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.3% · 1,159
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 24
- Two or more races1.2% · 14
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 4
- Black or African American0.2% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Partyka
Partyka appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#21,184
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,239
+9 bearers (+0.7%)
Per 100,000 0.42
Rank movement Down 1,032 places
2020
#22,019
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,203
-36 bearers (-2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.40
Rank movement Down 835 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #20,152 | 1,230 | 0.46 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #21,184 | 1,239 | 0.42 | +9 bearers (+0.7%) | Down 1,032 places |
| 2020 | #22,019 | 1,203 | 0.40 | -36 bearers (-2.9%) | Down 835 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Partyka surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,184 | #22,019 | -3.9% |
| Count | 1,239 | 1,203 | -2.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.42 | 0.40 | -4.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Partyka bearers went from 1,239 to 1,203 (-2.9% change). The surname moved down 835 positions in the national ranking, going from #21,184 to #22,019.
FAQ
Partyka surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Partyka?
Name Census estimates that about 1,380 living Americans carry the surname Partyka. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 248,373 residents.
How common is Partyka?
Partyka ranks #22,019 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.40 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,203 people with the surname Partyka. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,380), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.4 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.40 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Partyka.
Has Partyka become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Partyka went from 1,239 recorded bearers to 1,203. That is a decrease of 36 (-2.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #21,184 to #22,019.
What does the Census say about the background of Partyka?
Among Census respondents with the surname Partyka, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Two or More Races (1.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Partyka in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.3% (1,159 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Partyka appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.3%), Hispanic (2.0%), Two or More Races (1.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Partyka (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Partyka mean?
A Polish surname derived from the word "partyka" meaning a shepherd's staff. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Partyka (0.40 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Partyka?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.