2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Sytek
A Polish surname derived from a diminutive form of the given name Stanislaw.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Sytek. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sytek surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Sytek in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sytek, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.8%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sytek
The surname SYTEK originated in Poland, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Polish word "syt," meaning "satiated" or "well-fed," suggesting that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who appeared prosperous or well-nourished.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SYTEK can be found in the records of the town of Krakow, where a certain Jan SYTEK was mentioned in a document from 1459. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by the 15th century.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the SYTEK name appeared in various parish records and court documents across central and southern Poland, particularly in the regions of Lesser Poland and Silesia. Variants such as SYTKA, SYTKIEWICZ, and SYTKOW were also recorded, reflecting the linguistic evolution and regional variations of the name.
A notable historical figure bearing the SYTEK surname was Jakub SYTEK (1590-1662), a Polish theologian and rector of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow. His writings and teachings on Catholic doctrine and philosophy were influential during the Counter-Reformation period in Poland.
Another prominent individual was Franciszek SYTEK (1726-1789), a Polish noble and landowner from the Lublin region. He was known for his involvement in local politics and his patronage of the arts, commissioning several works of architecture and sculpture on his estates.
In the 19th century, the SYTEK name gained some literary recognition with the works of Józef SYTEK (1825-1887), a Polish novelist and playwright. His novels, which often explored themes of rural life and social commentary, were popular among the rising Polish intelligentsia of the time.
During the 20th century, the SYTEK surname was carried by several notable figures, including Stanisław SYTEK (1902-1981), a Polish military officer who fought in both World War I and World War II, and later served as a member of the Polish government-in-exile in London.
Another individual of note was Maria SYTEK (1914-1992), a Polish mathematician and academic who made significant contributions to the field of functional analysis. She held professorships at various universities in Poland and was a respected figure in the country's mathematical community.
While the SYTEK surname may have originated as a humble descriptive nickname, it has since been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, military leaders, and nobles, reflecting the diverse and rich history of this Polish family name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sytek
Among Census respondents with the surname Sytek, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.8%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Sytek bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Sytek surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.5% · 99
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.8% · 3
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sytek
Sytek appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+16 bearers (+15.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,604 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-14 bearers (-11.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,335 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | +16 bearers (+15.2%) | Up 6,604 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-11.6%) | Down 13,335 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Sytek surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #138,304 | #151,639 | -9.6% |
| Count | 121 | 107 | -11.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sytek bearers went from 121 to 107 (-11.6% change). The surname moved down 13,335 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #151,639.
FAQ
Sytek surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sytek?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Sytek. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Sytek?
Sytek ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Sytek. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Sytek.
Has Sytek become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sytek went from 121 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 14 (-11.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Sytek?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sytek, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.8%) and Two or More Races (2.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Sytek in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.5% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sytek appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.5%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.8%), Two or More Races (2.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Sytek (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Sytek mean?
A Polish surname derived from a diminutive form of the given name Stanislaw. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Sytek (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Sytek?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.