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

Postek, 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 Postek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Postek in America

Postek is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Postek surname appeared 100 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 Postek.

The history of the last name Postek

The surname POSTEK is of Polish origin, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the Polish word "postek," which means "messenger" or "courier." This suggests that the original bearers of this surname may have been employed as messengers or couriers, likely in the service of a noble or royal household.

In the early years of its existence, the surname POSTEK was primarily concentrated in the regions of Silesia and Greater Poland, which were historically part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of the town of Ostrów Wielkopolski, located in modern-day Greater Poland Voivodeship, where a certain Jan POSTEK was documented in 1587.

Over the centuries, the POSTEK surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Poszteck, Posztek, and Posteck. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the evolving orthographic conventions of the Polish language.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the surname POSTEK was Józef POSTEK (1718-1792), a Polish historian and chronicler. His most significant work, "Chronica Gestorum in Europa Singularium," chronicled the major events and developments in Europe during his lifetime.

During the 19th century, the POSTEK surname gained prominence in the academic and scientific circles of Poland. One notable bearer of this name was Ignacy POSTEK (1819-1888), a renowned mathematician and professor at the University of Warsaw. His contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of calculus and differential equations, were widely recognized and respected.

Another notable figure with the surname POSTEK was Wacław POSTEK (1854-1932), a Polish architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Warsaw, including the Warsaw Philharmonic and the Zachęta National Gallery of Art.

In the 20th century, the POSTEK surname continued to be represented in various fields. One prominent individual was Helena POSTEK (1901-1985), a Polish writer and poet whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her poetry collections, such as "Wiersze Wybrane" (Selected Poems), received critical acclaim and established her as a significant figure in Polish literature.

While the surname POSTEK is not among the most common Polish surnames, it has left an indelible mark on the cultural, academic, and artistic landscape of Poland throughout its long history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Postek

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

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

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