2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Zydzik
A surname of Polish origin meaning little Jew or son of a Jewish man.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Zydzik. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Zydzik surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Zydzik in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Zydzik, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Zydzik
The surname Zydzik is believed to originate from Eastern Europe, specifically Poland. The name likely emerged in the late medieval period, an era marked by the development of distinctive family names. Initially, surnames in this region took various forms, often reflecting personal characteristics, places of origin, occupations, or patronymic traditions.
The etymology of Zydzik may be linked to certain Slavic roots. One plausible etymological connection is to the Slavic word "żyd," which means "Jew" in Polish. This suggests that the surname may historically have been used to identify someone of Jewish heritage. Alternative derivations could relate to nicknames or diminutive forms used in the local dialect, which were common in Polish and Slavic naming customs.
The Zydzik name appears in historical records sporadically. One of the earliest references can be traced back to manuscripts from the 16th century, where families with this surname were documented in various regional censuses and land records across Poland. For example, a record from 1568 mentions a Jan Zydzik, a landowner in the Kraków region. This indicates the name was well established by that period.
Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the surname Zydzik can be found in parish and civil registries. One notable figure from this time is Marek Zydzik, born in 1623, who was known to be a merchant in the bustling trade city of Gdańsk. His records show active participation in local commerce, highlighting the family’s socioeconomic involvement.
In the 19th century, with increased mobility and changing political landscapes, the Zydzik name appears in emigration records as individuals and families moved to different parts of Europe and eventually to the United States. An important historical figure during this time was Anna Zydzik, born in 1857, who emigrated to the U.S. and settled in Chicago. Her contributions to her community were significant, marking the expansion and adaptation of the family name in a new context.
As we follow the lineage into the early 20th century, Adam Zydzik, born in 1891, stands out. He was known for his work in the scientific community in Poland, contributing to early 20th-century advancements in chemistry. His academic publications helped cement Zydzik as a name associated with scholarly achievement.
Another notable Zydzik is Stanisław Zydzik, born in 1922, who became a prominent figure during World War II. He served in the Polish resistance and was recognized for his efforts in preserving Polish heritage and fighting for national sovereignty during a tumultuous period in history.
This history highlights the diverse paths taken by individuals with the surname Zydzik, from landownership and commerce to emigration and scholarly pursuits. The evolution of the surname Zydzik is deeply intertwined with the social, economic, and political fabric of Poland and its diaspora, reflecting a rich and varied heritage spanning several centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zydzik
Among Census respondents with the surname Zydzik, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Zydzik bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Zydzik surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.1% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino5.5% · 6
- Two or more races4.5% · 5
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zydzik
Zydzik appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,193 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 2,193 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Zydzik surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,253 | #149,446 | -1.5% |
| Count | 112 | 110 | -1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zydzik bearers went from 112 to 110 (-1.8% change). The surname moved down 2,193 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #149,446.
FAQ
Zydzik surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zydzik?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Zydzik. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Zydzik?
Zydzik ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Zydzik. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Zydzik.
Has Zydzik become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zydzik went from 112 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Zydzik?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zydzik, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (4.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Zydzik in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.1% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zydzik appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.1%), Hispanic (5.5%), Two or More Races (4.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Zydzik (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Zydzik mean?
A surname of Polish origin meaning little Jew or son of a Jewish man. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Zydzik (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Zydzik?
Want to know how many people have the surname Zydzik? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.