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

Pozek, 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 Pozek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pozek in America

Pozek is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pozek surname appeared 129 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 Pozek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pozek 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 Pozek

The surname POZEK has its origins in Poland, dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Polish word "pozka," which means "a small plot of land." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify individuals who owned or worked on small parcels of land.

The earliest known record of the name POZEK can be found in the Polish town of Krakow, where a man named Jakub POZEK was listed in the town's census records in the year 1487. This indicates that the name had already been established in the region by the late 15th century.

Throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, the POZEK name appeared in various historical documents across different regions of Poland. One notable mention is in the parish records of the village of Opole, where a family by the name of POZEK is listed as residing in the area from the late 1600s.

In the 18th century, the POZEK surname began to spread beyond Poland's borders. Records show that a man named Jan POZEK immigrated to the United States in 1792, settling in the city of Philadelphia. He is considered one of the earliest documented cases of someone with the POZEK surname arriving in North America.

Another significant figure bearing the POZEK name was Tomasz POZEK, a Polish writer and poet who lived from 1835 to 1901. He gained recognition for his works that explored themes of Polish patriotism and nationalism during the time of the country's partitions.

In the 19th century, the spelling of the name POZEK underwent some variations, with some records showing it as "POZECK" or "POZZEK." These slight alterations were likely due to local dialects and the influence of other languages in the areas where the name was present.

One notable individual from this period was Karolina POZEK (1853-1921), a Polish activist and advocate for women's rights. She played a significant role in the early stages of the feminist movement in Poland.

As the 20th century dawned, the POZEK name continued to be found across various parts of Europe, particularly in Poland, Germany, and Ukraine. One individual of note was Stanisław POZEK (1902-1978), a Polish artist and sculptor who gained recognition for his works depicting scenes from rural life and traditional Polish culture.

Throughout its history, the surname POZEK has maintained a strong presence in its homeland of Poland, while also spreading to other parts of the world through immigration and cultural exchange. Its origins can be traced back to the late medieval period, and it has been carried by individuals from diverse walks of life, including writers, artists, activists, and ordinary citizens.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pozek

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

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

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