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

Romanczuk, 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 Romanczuk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Romanczuk in America

Romanczuk is the 82317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Romanczuk surname appeared 229 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 Romanczuk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Romanczuk 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 Romanczuk

The surname Romanczuk is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the regions of southern Poland, particularly the area around the city of Krakow. The name is thought to be derived from the Polish word "roman," which means a person of Romance or Latin descent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Romanczuk name can be found in the Krakow municipal records from the late 1500s, where it appears as "Romańczuk." This spelling variation suggests that the name may have evolved from an earlier form, possibly related to the Polish word "romański," meaning "Roman" or "of Roman origin."

In the 17th century, there are records of a Romanczuk family residing in the village of Strzegocice, located in the Małopolska region of southern Poland. This village is near the town of Wieliczka, known for its ancient salt mines, which were a significant economic and cultural center during that time.

During the 18th century, the Romanczuk surname appeared in various Polish historical documents, including church records and land registries. One notable figure from this period was Jan Romanczuk, a merchant and landowner born in 1735 in the town of Bochnia, located in the Małopolska region.

In the 19th century, the Romanczuk name gained prominence with the birth of Franciszek Romanczuk (1820-1892), a Polish writer and poet who was a prominent figure in the Polish literary renaissance. His works, which often explored themes of national identity and independence, were influential in shaping the cultural and political landscape of the time.

Another notable individual with the Romanczuk surname was Stanisław Romanczuk (1886-1945), a Polish military officer who served in World War I and later became a prominent figure in the Polish underground resistance during World War II. He was executed by the German occupying forces in 1945 for his role in the resistance movement.

As the centuries passed, the Romanczuk name spread beyond Poland, with many families immigrating to other parts of Europe, as well as to the Americas and other parts of the world. Despite its geographical dispersion, the name has retained its distinct Polish roots and continues to be a recognizable surname in many countries today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Romanczuk

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

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

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