2000
#59,147
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 320
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.12
Very Rare Last name
Abramowicz
Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) patronymic surname derived from the given name Abram, meaning "exalted father."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 477 Americans carry the last name Abramowicz. That puts it at #53,634 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.14 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 718,563 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Abramowicz 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
477
1 in 718,563
Census rank
#53,634
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
416
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 416 bearers of the surname Abramowicz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.14 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 53634th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Abramowicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.4%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Abramowicz
The surname Abramowicz is of Polish origin, deriving from the personal name Abraham, which has Hebrew roots. The name Abraham is a combination of the Hebrew words 'av' meaning 'father' and 'raman' meaning 'exalted'. Abramowicz is a Polish patronymic surname, indicating a person as the son or descendant of Abraham.
The earliest recorded instances of the Abramowicz name can be traced back to the 16th century in various regions of Poland. It is believed that the name originated among Jewish communities in Poland, as the name Abraham was commonly used among Polish Jews during that time period. The surname then spread as Jewish families migrated to other parts of Europe and beyond.
One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Abramowicz was Szymon Abramowicz, a prominent Polish-Jewish scholar and writer who lived in the late 16th century. He authored several works on Jewish law and philosophy, contributing significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.
Another notable figure was Józef Abramowicz, a Polish military officer who fought in the Kościuszko Uprising against Russian rule in 1794. He played a crucial role in leading rebel forces and was later captured and imprisoned by the Russians.
In the 19th century, the Abramowicz name gained prominence in the world of literature. Bronisława Abramowicz (1832-1912) was a celebrated Polish writer and poet, known for her works depicting the struggles of women in Polish society.
During the 20th century, the Abramowicz surname was carried by several influential figures in various fields. Leon Abramowicz (1888-1976) was a prominent Polish-American architect who designed numerous buildings in New York City, including the Mount Sinai Hospital and several synagogues.
Lastly, Jerzy Abramowicz (1919-2004) was a renowned Polish physicist and scientist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics. He was a professor at the University of Warsaw and a member of the Polish Academy of Sciences.
While the Abramowicz surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. The name continues to carry a rich history and heritage, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who bear it.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Abramowicz
Among Census respondents with the surname Abramowicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.4%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Abramowicz 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 Abramowicz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.0% · 391
- Hispanic or Latino2.4% · 10
- Two or more races2.2% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.2% · 5
- Black or African American0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Abramowicz
Abramowicz appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#95,545
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 191
-129 bearers (-40.3%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 36,398 places
2020
#53,634
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 416
+225 bearers (+117.8%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Up 41,911 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #59,147 | 320 | 0.12 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #95,545 | 191 | 0.06 | -129 bearers (-40.3%) | Down 36,398 places |
| 2020 | #53,634 | 416 | 0.14 | +225 bearers (+117.8%) | Up 41,911 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 Abramowicz 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 | #95,545 | #53,634 | 43.9% |
| Count | 191 | 416 | 117.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.14 | 132.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Abramowicz bearers went from 191 to 416 (+117.8% change). The surname moved up 41,911 positions in the national ranking, going from #95,545 to #53,634.
FAQ
Abramowicz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Abramowicz?
Name Census estimates that about 477 living Americans carry the surname Abramowicz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 718,563 residents.
How common is Abramowicz?
Abramowicz ranks #53,634 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.14 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 416 people with the surname Abramowicz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (477), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.14 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.14 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 Abramowicz.
Has Abramowicz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Abramowicz went from 191 recorded bearers to 416. That is an increase of 225 (+117.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #95,545 to #53,634.
What does the Census say about the background of Abramowicz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Abramowicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.4%) and Two or More Races (2.2%). 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 Abramowicz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.0% (391 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Abramowicz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.0%), Hispanic (2.4%), Two or More Races (2.2%). 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 Abramowicz (2000, 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 Abramowicz mean?
Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) patronymic surname derived from the given name Abram, meaning "exalted father." 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 Abramowicz (0.14 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 have the last name Abramowicz?
You can see how many people have the last name Abramowicz on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.