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

Skrzypczak, 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 Skrzypczak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Skrzypczak in America

Skrzypczak is the 61436th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Skrzypczak surname appeared 327 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 Skrzypczak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Skrzypczak 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 Skrzypczak

The surname "SKRZYPCZAK" is of Polish origin, derived from the Polish word "skrzypce," which means "violin." It likely originated in the Middle Ages as an occupational surname for a person who played the violin or was a maker of violins.

The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 14th century in Poland. In 1376, a document from the town of Krakow mentions a man named "Jacobus Skrzypczak," suggesting that the name was in use during this period.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various records from different regions of Poland. For example, a man named "Jan Skrzypczak" is listed in a registry from the town of Poznań in 1567.

While the surname is primarily associated with Poland, it has also been found in other Slavic countries due to migration and cultural exchange. In the 19th century, a notable individual named "Mikhail Skrzypczak" (1808-1892) was a Russian military officer who participated in the Crimean War.

Another historical figure with this surname was "Franciszek Skrzypczak" (1869-1935), a Polish painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and portraits. He was born in the town of Mielec and studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow.

In the 20th century, a prominent individual named "Józef Skrzypczak" (1902-1973) was a Polish military officer and politician. He served in the Polish Army during World War II and later became a member of the Polish United Workers' Party.

Other notable individuals with the surname "SKRZYPCZAK" include "Andrzej Skrzypczak" (born 1950), a Polish composer and conductor, and "Katarzyna Skrzypczak" (born 1980), a Polish volleyball player who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

While the surname "SKRZYPCZAK" is most commonly found in Poland, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to immigration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and connection to the violin-related occupation remain deeply rooted in Polish culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Skrzypczak

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

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

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