2000
#105,374
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 157
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Biesiadecki
A Polish surname for someone from the village of Biesiadki.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 205 Americans carry the last name Biesiadecki. That puts it at #106,101 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,671,972 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Biesiadecki 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
205
1 in 1,671,972
Census rank
#106,101
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
179
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 179 bearers of the surname Biesiadecki in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 106101st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Biesiadecki, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Biesiadecki
The surname Biesiadecki is of Polish origin and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Polish word "biesiada," which means "feast" or "banquet." The suffix "-ecki" is a common Polish patronymic ending, indicating a family or place of origin.
In the early days, the name Biesiadecki likely referred to someone who organized or hosted feasts or banquets, possibly a member of the nobility or a wealthy merchant. The name may have also been associated with certain regions or villages known for hosting lavish celebrations or events.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Biesiadecki can be found in the "Kodeks Dyplomatyczny Małopolski" (Diplomatic Codex of Lesser Poland), a collection of medieval documents from the 13th to the 15th century. The name appears in several charters and land records from that time period, indicating the presence of the Biesiadecki family in Lesser Poland.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Biesiadecki name was Jan Biesiadecki (c. 1520-1587), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Livonian War against Russia. His bravery and leadership were recognized by King Sigismund II Augustus, who awarded him lands and titles.
Another prominent Biesiadecki was Franciszek Biesiadecki (1779-1837), a Polish painter and professor at the University of Vilnius. He is best known for his portraits of Polish nobility and his religious paintings adorning churches in Lithuania and Belarus.
The name Biesiadecki also appears in the 19th century, with Józef Biesiadecki (1832-1898), a Polish writer and journalist who was a leading figure in the Polish literary scene of the time. He published several novels, short stories, and plays that reflected the social and political issues of the era.
In the 20th century, one of the most notable individuals with the Biesiadecki surname was Stanisław Biesiadecki (1905-1982), a Polish diplomat and politician. He served as the Polish ambassador to several countries, including the United States and the Soviet Union, and played a crucial role in shaping Poland's foreign policy during the Cold War era.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who carried the Biesiadecki surname throughout the centuries, reflecting its deep roots and significance in Polish history and culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Biesiadecki
Among Census respondents with the surname Biesiadecki, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Biesiadecki 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 Biesiadecki surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.4% · 169
- Hispanic or Latino2.2% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.1% · 2
- Two or more races1.1% · 2
- Black or African American0.6% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Biesiadecki
Biesiadecki 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
#94,730
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 193
+36 bearers (+22.9%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Up 10,644 places
2020
#106,101
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 179
-14 bearers (-7.3%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 11,371 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #105,374 | 157 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #94,730 | 193 | 0.07 | +36 bearers (+22.9%) | Up 10,644 places |
| 2020 | #106,101 | 179 | 0.06 | -14 bearers (-7.3%) | Down 11,371 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 Biesiadecki 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 | #94,730 | #106,101 | -12.0% |
| Count | 193 | 179 | -7.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Biesiadecki bearers went from 193 to 179 (-7.3% change). The surname moved down 11,371 positions in the national ranking, going from #94,730 to #106,101.
FAQ
Biesiadecki surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Biesiadecki?
Name Census estimates that about 205 living Americans carry the surname Biesiadecki. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,671,972 residents.
How common is Biesiadecki?
Biesiadecki ranks #106,101 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 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 179 people with the surname Biesiadecki. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (205), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 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 Biesiadecki.
Has Biesiadecki become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Biesiadecki went from 193 recorded bearers to 179. That is a decrease of 14 (-7.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #94,730 to #106,101.
What does the Census say about the background of Biesiadecki?
Among Census respondents with the surname Biesiadecki, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.1%). 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 Biesiadecki in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.4% (169 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Biesiadecki appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.4%), Hispanic (2.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.1%). 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 Biesiadecki (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 Biesiadecki mean?
A Polish surname for someone from the village of Biesiadki. 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 Biesiadecki (0.06 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 common is the surname Biesiadecki?
You can see how many people have the surname Biesiadecki on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.