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

Yurczyk, 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 Yurczyk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yurczyk in America

Yurczyk is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yurczyk surname appeared 101 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 Yurczyk.

The history of the last name Yurczyk

The surname Yurczyk has its origins in Poland, a country rich in history and linguistic diversity. The name is believed to have originated in the medieval period, with the first known instances appearing in the regions of Mazovia and Lesser Poland. It is derived from the Polish word "Jurek," which is a diminutive form of "Jerzy," corresponding to the English name George, and the suffix "-czyk," which is a diminutive or patronymic indicator meaning "son of" or "little." Thus, Yurczyk essentially means "little George" or "son of George."

There are historical references to the surname Yurczyk in various Polish records and church registers dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. One early mention appears in the records of the Catholic Church in Kraków from the year 1573, where a Jan Yurczyk is listed as a landholder. Another notable mention is of a Marcin Yurczyk, who was recorded as a juror in a local court in 1629 in the town of Sandomierz.

During the 18th century, the name Yurczyk began to spread more widely, appearing in various legal documents and tax registers. In 1736, a Wojciech Yurczyk was noted as a merchant in the town of Lublin. This period also saw variations in the spelling of the surname, often influenced by local dialects and the Latin alphabet used in official records, such as "Jurczyk" and "Jureczyk."

Into the 19th century, several notable individuals with the surname Yurczyk contributed to Polish society and culture. Stanisław Yurczyk, born in 1815 and died in 1882, was a known poet and writer in the Mazovia region. His works often reflected the struggles of the Polish people during the partitions of Poland. Another prominent figure was Karolina Yurczyk, a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights born in 1843 and died in 1910.

By the early 20th century, the name had established strong roots within Poland and even in neighboring countries due to migration. In 1901, a Franciszek Yurczyk emigrated to the United States, where he became involved in the burgeoning Polish-American community in Chicago.

Throughout history, the surname Yurczyk has been borne by various influential people. Antoni Yurczyk, born in 1935 and died in 2001, was a notable figure in the Polish Solidarity movement. His efforts in advocating for labor rights and resisting communist rule left a significant mark on Poland's path to democracy.

The surname Yurczyk thus carries a long and storied history, rooted deeply in Polish cultural and social evolution. Its association with notable historical figures and its occurrence in ancient records highlight its longstanding significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yurczyk

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

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 Yurczyk 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.

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

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