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

Yakubik, 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 Yakubik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yakubik in America

Yakubik is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yakubik surname appeared 198 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 Yakubik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yakubik 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 Yakubik

The surname Yakubik has its origins in Eastern Europe, specifically within the territories of present-day Poland and Slovakia. It can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 13th to 15th centuries. The name Yakubik is derived from the given name Jakub, a common form of Jacob, which itself originates from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel."

In these regions, surnames were often formed by adding diminutive or patronymic suffixes to given names to create a familial identity. In this instance, the suffix -ik implies "descendant of" or "little," yielding the meaning "little Jacob" or "descendant of Jakub." Historical references to the name appear in church records, land grants, and civil registrations from the late medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname Yakubik appears in a 15th-century Polish manuscript, detailing the land holdings of a certain Martinus Yakubik in the Lubusz Voivodeship. Another early mention is found in Slovak church records from the mid-16th century, documenting the birth of a Michal Yakubik in the village of Žilina.

Throughout history, the name has had slight variations in spelling due to regional dialects and transliterations. These include forms such as Jakubik and Jakubić. Despite these variations, the origins and meanings remain consistent.

One notable historical figure bearing this surname is Peter Yakubik, a Slovak farmer and local community leader, born in 1805 and passed away in 1882, known for his contributions to agricultural reforms in the Nitra region. Another is Katarzyna Yakubik, a Polish midwife who lived from 1760 to 1832 and was renowned for her skills and service in rural Kraków.

Ludwik Yakubik, a Polish scholar born in 1873 and deceased in 1948, made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages and was instrumental in preserving many old Slavic manuscripts. In more recent history, Jan Yakubik, a World War II resistance fighter from Slovakia, born in 1920 and executed in 1944, is remembered for his bravery in opposing Nazi occupation forces.

An important cultural figure is Marie Yakubiková, a Czech painter born in 1895 and whose death is recorded in 1972. Her works, often depicting rural life and landscapes, are celebrated in Czech art history.

The Yakubik surname, through its various regional spellings and historical contexts, reflects a rich heritage rooted in the Slavic culture of Eastern Europe. Its legacy is preserved not only in historical documents but also in the lives and achievements of those who bore the name throughout centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yakubik

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

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

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