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

Pilchick, 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 Pilchick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pilchick in America

Pilchick is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pilchick surname appeared 142 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 Pilchick.

The history of the last name Pilchick

The surname Pilchick originates from Poland, where it first appeared in the late 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "pilch," meaning a sheepskin coat or jacket. This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname for someone who made or sold these garments.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Pilchick name can be found in a registry of tailors and furriers in the city of Krakow, dated 1587. This registry lists a "Jan Pilchicki" among the members of the local guild.

By the 17th century, the name had spread to other regions of Poland, particularly in the areas around Poznan and Gdansk. In these regions, variations in spelling emerged, such as "Pilchyk" and "Pilchek."

In 1692, a record from the town of Plock mentions a "Jakub Pilchick" who was a local landowner and farmer. This suggests that by this time, the name had transcended its original occupational roots and had become a hereditary surname.

One notable bearer of the Pilchick name was Tomasz Pilchick (1734-1801), a Polish nobleman and military officer who fought in the Kosciuszko Uprising against Russian and Prussian forces in the late 18th century.

Another individual of historical significance was Katarzyna Pilchick (1802-1872), a Polish writer and poet who was widely acclaimed for her works celebrating Polish national identity and culture.

In the 19th century, the Pilchick surname began to appear in other parts of Europe, likely due to emigration from Poland. For example, a record from 1845 in the city of Vienna, Austria, mentions a "Josef Pilchick" who was a tailor by trade.

Towards the end of the 19th century, the name also started to appear in North America, as Polish immigrants sought new opportunities in countries like the United States and Canada. One early example is Franciszek Pilchick (1858-1932), who settled in Chicago and worked as a carpenter.

Throughout its history, the Pilchick surname has maintained a strong connection to its Polish roots, with various spellings and variations emerging over time, but always retaining its distinctive sound and origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pilchick

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

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 Pilchick 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.

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

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