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

Rylko, 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 Rylko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rylko in America

Rylko is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rylko surname appeared 109 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 Rylko.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rylko 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 Rylko

The surname RYLKO is of Polish origin, dating back to the medieval period in the region of Greater Poland. It is derived from the Polish word "rylec," which means "awl" or "punch," referring to a tool used for making holes or decorative patterns in materials like leather or wood.

RYLKO was likely an occupational surname initially, given to individuals who worked as leatherworkers, shoemakers, or craftsmen dealing with leather goods. The name's earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the 14th century in various historical records and documents from the region.

One of the earliest known references to the RYLKO surname appears in a manuscript dated 1387, which mentions a craftsman named Jan RYLKO from the town of Poznan. This document provides evidence of the name's existence and its connection to the leatherworking trade during that time period.

In the 16th century, the RYLKO name appears in several church records and tax registers from the town of Gniezno, indicating a notable presence of families bearing this surname in the area. Around this time, variations in spelling, such as RYLKA and RYLKE, were also commonly used.

Throughout history, several individuals with the RYLKO surname have gained recognition in various fields. One notable figure was Maciej RYLKO (1805-1878), a Polish poet and writer who contributed significantly to the literature of the Romantic period in Poland.

Another prominent individual was Stanisław RYLKO (1911-1998), a Polish mathematician and logician known for his work in mathematical logic and set theory. He made significant contributions to the development of the branch of mathematics known as point-set topology.

In the realm of sports, Jan RYLKO (1939-2022) was a renowned Polish football player and coach. He played as a striker for several Polish clubs, including Górnik Zabrze and Ruch Chorzów, and represented the Polish national team in international competitions.

Aleksandra RYLKO (born 1981) is a contemporary Polish writer and journalist known for her novels and short stories exploring themes of identity, relationships, and modern society.

The RYLKO surname has also been present in various regions beyond Poland, as Polish communities have migrated and settled in other parts of the world over the centuries. However, its roots and earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the medieval period in the Greater Poland region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rylko

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

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

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