2000
#129,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bagniewski
A Polish surname derived from "bagno" meaning marsh or swamp.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Bagniewski. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bagniewski 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Bagniewski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bagniewski, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.8%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bagniewski
The surname BAGNIEWSKI originated in Poland, with its roots dating back to the late medieval period, around the 15th century. The name is derived from the Polish word "bagnisty," which means "marshy" or "boggy," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have resided in or near wetland areas.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the BAGNIEWSKI name can be found in the historical records of the Polish town of Krakow, where a certain Jan BAGNIEWSKI was mentioned as a landowner in the year 1487. This entry provides valuable insight into the name's antiquity and its association with the region's territorial holdings.
During the 16th century, the BAGNIEWSKI name appeared in various legal documents and parish registers throughout central and eastern Poland. Notable individuals from this era include Stanislaw BAGNIEWSKI (1532-1604), a respected scholar and theologian who authored several treatises on religious philosophy.
In the 17th century, the BAGNIEWSKI family gained prominence as landowners and aristocrats. One of the most notable figures was Aleksander BAGNIEWSKI (1628-1698), a military commander who played a significant role in the Polish-Swedish wars, earning him recognition for his bravery and strategic prowess.
The 18th century saw the BAGNIEWSKI name spread across various regions of Poland, with several prominent individuals emerging. One such figure was Katarzyna BAGNIEWSKI (1744-1812), a renowned poet and writer whose works were widely celebrated for their lyrical beauty and social commentary.
As the 19th century dawned, the BAGNIEWSKI name continued to gain recognition, with several scholars and intellectuals bearing this surname. Notable among them was Józef BAGNIEWSKI (1818-1889), a renowned linguist and philologist who made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages.
Throughout its long history, the BAGNIEWSKI surname has been associated with various professions, from landowners and military leaders to scholars and artists. While the name's origins can be traced back to medieval Poland, its legacy has transcended geographical boundaries and continues to resonate in various contexts, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of the Polish people.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bagniewski
Among Census respondents with the surname Bagniewski, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.8%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Bagniewski 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 Bagniewski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.3% · 108
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bagniewski
Bagniewski 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
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-1 bearers (-0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,609 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-9 bearers (-7.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,437 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #129,619 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.8%) | Down 9,609 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.5%) | Down 9,437 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 Bagniewski 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 | #139,228 | #148,665 | -6.8% |
| Count | 120 | 111 | -7.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bagniewski bearers went from 120 to 111 (-7.5% change). The surname moved down 9,437 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #148,665.
FAQ
Bagniewski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bagniewski?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Bagniewski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Bagniewski?
Bagniewski ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Bagniewski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Bagniewski.
Has Bagniewski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bagniewski went from 120 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 9 (-7.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Bagniewski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bagniewski, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.8%) and Black (0.9%). 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 Bagniewski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.3% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bagniewski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.3%), Two or More Races (1.8%), Black (0.9%). 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 Bagniewski (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 Bagniewski mean?
A Polish surname derived from "bagno" meaning marsh or swamp. 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 Bagniewski (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 have the surname Bagniewski?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.