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

Rybarczyk, 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 Rybarczyk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rybarczyk in America

Rybarczyk is the 28131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rybarczyk surname appeared 851 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 Rybarczyk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rybarczyk 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 Rybarczyk

The surname Rybarczyk is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. It is a patronymic name derived from the Polish word "rybak," meaning "fisherman." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name were likely engaged in the fishing trade or lived in areas near bodies of water.

In the early days, surnames were often adopted based on occupations, physical characteristics, or geographical locations. The addition of the suffix "-czyk" to the word "rybak" indicates a connection to a person or place associated with fishing or fishermen.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rybarczyk can be found in the historic records of the city of Krakow, where a certain Jan Rybarczyk was mentioned in a document dated 1487. This provides evidence that the name was in use during the late 15th century in the region of Lesser Poland.

Another notable figure with the surname Rybarczyk was Mikołaj Rybarczyk, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Nowy Sącz in the 16th century. His name appears in various legal documents and property records from that time period.

In the 17th century, the name Rybarczyk was also found in the records of the town of Biecz, where a family with this surname owned a prosperous fishing business along the Ropa River. This further reinforces the connection between the name and the fishing industry.

One of the more famous individuals with the surname Rybarczyk was Józef Rybarczyk (1761-1835), a renowned Polish painter and engraver. His works were highly regarded during his lifetime and are now part of the collections of various museums and galleries in Poland.

Another noteworthy figure was Franciszek Rybarczyk (1836-1918), a Polish priest and activist who played a significant role in the cultural and educational development of the Wielkopolska region during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Rybarczyk has been associated with various occupations, from fishing and trade to artistic and religious pursuits. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has left a lasting mark on Polish history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rybarczyk

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

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

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