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

Pietrzak, 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 Pietrzak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pietrzak in America

Pietrzak is the 14571st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pietrzak surname appeared 2,044 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Pietrzak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pietrzak 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 Pietrzak

The surname Pietrzak has its origins in Poland, tracing back to the medieval era. It is derived from the Polish personal name Piotr, which itself comes from the Greek name Petros, meaning "rock" or "stone." The suffix "-ak" is a common patronymic ending in Polish surnames, indicating the name belonged to the "son of" or "family of" Piotr.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Pietrzak surname can be found in the Akta Metrykalne, a collection of historical records from the Diocesan Archives in Poland, dating back to the 16th century. These records mention a Jakub Pietrzak, born in the village of Stopnica in 1587.

The name Pietrzak has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. In the 18th century, Andrzej Pietrzak (1723-1797) was a renowned Polish painter and artist, known for his religious works and portraits. Another prominent individual was Józef Pietrzak (1832-1908), a Polish poet and writer who contributed to the development of Polish literature during the Romantic period.

During the 19th century, the Pietrzak surname gained prominence in the Krakow region of southern Poland. One notable figure from this area was Stanisław Pietrzak (1853-1924), a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Galician Diet, representing the city of Krakow.

In the 20th century, Władysław Pietrzak (1907-1982) was a Polish military officer and resistance fighter who played a significant role during World War II. He served in the Polish Underground State and was awarded the Virtuti Militari, Poland's highest military decoration, for his bravery and service.

Another notable figure with the Pietrzak surname was Jan Pietrzak (1913-1988), a Polish actor and comedian who gained widespread popularity for his satirical performances and social commentary during the communist era in Poland.

While the Pietrzak surname has its roots firmly in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical records and notable individuals mentioned above highlight the significance of this surname within the context of Polish history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pietrzak

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

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

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