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

Soyk, 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 Soyk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Soyk in America

Soyk is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Soyk surname appeared 178 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 Soyk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Soyk 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 Soyk

The surname SOYK is of Polish origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century in the region of Silesia, which is now partly located in southwestern Poland. The name is derived from the Old Polish word "sojka," which means "jay," referring to the bird species. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near an area inhabited by jays or possessed characteristics associated with the bird.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SOYK surname can be found in the Księgi Ziemskie, a collection of land records from the 16th century, which document a landowner named Jan SOYK in the village of Głogówek. This indicates that the SOYK family had established itself as landowners in the region during that time period.

In the 17th century, the SOYK name appears in various historical records, including church registers and tax documents, in towns and villages across Silesia, such as Opole, Racibórz, and Gliwice. This suggests that the family had spread throughout the region and established roots in different communities.

One notable individual bearing the SOYK surname was Józef SOYK (1712-1781), a renowned Polish painter and portraitist who gained recognition for his works commissioned by the Polish nobility and clergy. His paintings can be found in several churches and museums across Poland, including the National Museum in Warsaw.

Another prominent figure was Franciszek SOYK (1810-1888), a Polish mathematician and educator who made significant contributions to the field of geometry. He authored several influential textbooks and served as a professor at the University of Warsaw, helping to shape the minds of future mathematicians and scientists.

In the late 19th century, the SOYK surname gained international recognition with the accomplishments of Stanisław SOYK (1879-1942), a Polish explorer and geographer. He led several expeditions to the Arctic regions, including the Svalbard archipelago, and his research and cartographic work contributed greatly to the understanding of these remote areas.

During the 20th century, the SOYK name continued to be represented by notable figures, such as Wanda SOYK (1921-2008), a Polish actress and theater director who gained acclaim for her performances on stage and in films. She was awarded the prestigious Cavalier's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta for her contributions to Polish culture.

Another important figure was Jerzy SOYK (1938-2021), a Polish diplomat and political scientist who served as an ambassador to several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. He played a crucial role in shaping Poland's foreign policy during the post-communist era and was widely respected for his expertise in international relations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Soyk

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

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

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