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

Wanczyk, 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 Wanczyk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wanczyk in America

Wanczyk is the 81772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wanczyk surname appeared 231 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 Wanczyk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wanczyk 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 Wanczyk

The surname WANCZYK is believed to have originated in Poland during the Middle Ages. It is derived from a Polish patronymic name, likely stemming from the personal name "Wancz" or a variation thereof. This name may have been a diminutive form of a Slavic name such as "Wenceslas" or "Wencel."

The first recorded instances of the WANCZYK name can be traced back to the 14th and 15th centuries in various regions of Poland, particularly in the areas around Krakow and Poznan. It is possible that the name may have been associated with certain trade or occupational roles during this time period, but there is limited documentation to confirm this.

One of the earliest known bearers of the WANCZYK name was Jan WANCZYK, a landowner and nobleman who lived in the village of Brzeźno near Poznań in the late 15th century. Records from this era often showcase variations in spelling, such as WANCZIK, WANCZUK, or WAŃCZYK, reflecting the fluid nature of surnames during that period.

As the name spread throughout Poland over the centuries, it became more firmly established as a distinct surname. In the 17th century, a notable figure named Andrzej WANCZYK was a prominent merchant in the city of Gdańsk, trading goods along the Baltic Sea routes.

During the 19th century, the WANCZYK name appeared in several historical documents and records. Józef WANCZYK, born in 1823, was a renowned poet and playwright who contributed significantly to the literary landscape of his time. Another individual, Katarzyna WANCZYK (1835-1912), was a respected educator and advocate for women's education in the region of Lesser Poland.

Throughout the 20th century, the WANCZYK surname continued to be represented across various fields. Notable individuals include Henryk WANCZYK (1901-1978), a distinguished architect who designed several landmark buildings in Warsaw, and Ewa WANCZYK (1927-2005), a celebrated opera singer who performed on numerous international stages.

While the WANCZYK name has its roots firmly planted in Polish soil, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and diaspora communities. However, the origin and historical significance of this surname remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural tapestry of Poland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wanczyk

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

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

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