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

Zarycki, 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 Zarycki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zarycki in America

Zarycki is the 96799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zarycki surname appeared 188 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 Zarycki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zarycki 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 Zarycki

The surname Zarycki has its origins in Poland. The name derives from the Polish word zaryc, which means "to roar" or "to shout." It is believed that the root of this word is tied to someone known for their loud voice or perhaps someone who lived near a noisy river. The etymological origins can be traced back to medieval Polish, specifically to the regions of Mazovia and Lesser Poland, where the linguistic roots were most prominent.

In historical records, one of the earliest references to the surname Zarycki appears in the 15th century. Polish records from the Jagiellonian era mention a noble family bearing the name Zarycki, suggesting that the name was associated with nobility or land ownership. These records, preserved in various manuscripts, talk about land transactions and noble titles, highlighting the prominence of the Zarycki family in Polish society.

The earliest recorded example of the name can be found in documents dating back to 1425, mentioning a Jan Zarycki, a landowner in the region of Lesser Poland. He was known for his contributions to local infrastructure, including the construction of bridges that facilitated trade and travel. His influence and contributions were significant enough to be documented in royal archives.

The surname Zarycki also appears in ecclesiastical records. In the 16th century, there was a significant figure, Father Stanisław Zarycki, who was noted for his ecclesiastical work in the Archdiocese of Gniezno. Born in 1502 and passing away in 1575, Father Stanisław played a pivotal role in the Catholic Church, especially during the Counter-Reformation period.

In the realm of art and culture, Anna Zarycka, born in 1654 and died in 1719, was a renowned painter whose works adorned many churches across Poland. Her contributions to Polish religious art are still celebrated, and some of her paintings are preserved in the National Museum in Krakow.

Another notable figure is Władysław Zarycki, a military leader during the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Born in 1756 and known for his military strategies, Władysław played a crucial role in several battles against the Ottoman Empire. His tactics and bravery were well documented in military chronicles of the time.

In more contemporary history, Count Kazimierz Zarycki, born in 1800 and passing away in 1864, was a political activist during the November Uprising against the Russian Empire. His efforts and leadership were pivotal in several key battles, and he is often remembered as a patriotic figure in Polish history.

The surname Zarycki has thus had a significant presence in Poland across various fields such as nobility, religion, art, military, and politics. Its deep-rooted historical and etymological significance makes it an interesting subject of study for onomatologists and historians alike.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zarycki

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

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

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