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

Zubik, 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 Zubik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zubik in America

Zubik is the 82908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zubik surname appeared 227 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 Zubik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zubik 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 Zubik

The surname Zubik has its origins in Eastern Europe, particularly in Poland, but it is also found in neighboring regions such as Ukraine. The name likely dates back to the medieval period, when surnames were first coming into general use. Zubik is derived from the Polish word "ząb," which means "tooth." The suffix "ik" is a diminutive, suggesting "little tooth" as a possible original meaning. This could have been a nickname for someone with a distinctive dental feature or a metaphorical reference to a person known for their sharp wit.

In historical records, variations of the surname can be found in different regions. For instance, the name Zubyk is an example from Ukrainian records that share a common etymology with Zubik. Historical documents from the 15th and 16th centuries in Poland often listed individuals with these names in tax records, land registries, and parish registers. One notable appearance is in the 1520 Polish land register, where a Jakub Zubik is mentioned in the Krakow Voivodeship.

Among the earliest recorded examples of the surname, an individual named Andrzej Zubik is noted in local Polish court documents from 1548. His name appears in a dispute over land ownership in the region of Lesser Poland. In Ukraine, one of the earliest records is an Ivan Zubyk, who appears in a list of Cossack soldiers from the Peremyshl district in 1621.

Several notable individuals have carried the surname Zubik throughout history. Józef Zubik, a member of the Polish nobility, born in 1680 and deceased in 1737, is documented as having served in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's military forces. Another prominent figure is Michał Zubik, born in 1789 and died in 1845, a well-regarded merchant in Lviv, who played a pivotal role in the city's 19th-century economic development.

In more recent historical contexts, Richard J. Zubik, born in 1852 and deceased in 1913, was an influential figure in the Polish diaspora in the United States, particularly known for his advocacy for Polish immigrants' rights in Chicago. A notable 20th-century figure is Charlotte Zubik, born in 1920 and died in 1996, who was an accomplished artist and exhibited her works both in Europe and the United States, receiving acclaim for her contributions to modern art.

The surname Zubik has a rich history rooted in its Eastern European origins, reflecting the cultural and social dynamics of the regions from which it comes. Its meaning, historical references, and the notable individuals who have borne the name provide a fascinating glimpse into the surname's enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zubik

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

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

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