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

Rydzak, 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 Rydzak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rydzak in America

Rydzak is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rydzak surname appeared 122 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 Rydzak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rydzak 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 Rydzak

The surname "RYDZAK" is believed to have originated in Poland, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "rydz," which means "ginger" or "redhead," likely referring to someone with reddish hair or a ruddy complexion.

The name is thought to have its roots in the region of Silesia, a historical province that spans parts of modern-day Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic. In its earliest form, it was often spelled as "Rydzak" or "Rydczak," reflecting the regional dialects and spelling variations of the time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "RYDZAK" can be found in the Akta Grodzkie, a collection of historical court records from the town of Kraków, dating back to the late 16th century. These records mention a certain Jan Rydzak, a landowner and prominent figure in the local community.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the surname "RYDZAK" was Marcin Rydzak, a Polish military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish wars. He was born in 1620 and gained recognition for his bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield.

During the 18th century, the name "RYDZAK" appears in various church records and land registries across Silesia and the surrounding regions. One notable bearer of the name was Stanisław Rydzak, a respected scholar and author who published several works on philosophy and theology in the late 1700s.

In the 19th century, the surname "RYDZAK" gained prominence with the birth of Michał Rydzak, a Polish writer and journalist who was actively involved in the Polish independence movement. He was born in 1832 and played a significant role in promoting Polish culture and national identity through his literary works.

Another notable figure with the surname "RYDZAK" was Józef Rydzak, a Polish artist and painter who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was renowned for his landscapes and depictions of rural life in Poland, and his works are still celebrated and exhibited in various art galleries across the country.

While the surname "RYDZAK" originated in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration and migration. However, it remains closely tied to its Polish roots and the historical significance it holds in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rydzak

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

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

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