Zientek

Zientek is a Polish surname, likely formed as an Anglicized variant of Ziętek. The root name Ziętek itself probably derives from a diminutive of the Polish word zięć, meaning "son-in-law." Thus, the surname Zientek may have originally denoted a familial relationship—perhaps being a term for a son-in-law that later became fixed as a hereditary surname.

The surname is recorded in Poland and among Polish diaspora communities. In the United States, it is most common among White individuals, with 882 bearers reported in the 2010 Census. The name is relatively rare, ranking as the 27,376th most common surname in the U.S.

• Meaning: Anglicized form of Ziętek, derived from Polish zięć "son-in-law"
• Origin: Polish
• Type: Occupational/Byname
• Usage Regions: Poland, United States