2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bobowicz
A Polish surname indicating geographic origin from a place named Bobowice.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Bobowicz. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bobowicz 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Bobowicz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bobowicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bobowicz
The surname "BOBOWICZ" is of Polish origin, originating in the late 16th or early 17th century. It is derived from the Polish word "bobowiec," which means "bean field" or "bean grower." This suggests that the name may have originated from an occupation or a place name related to the cultivation or trade of beans.
The earliest recorded instances of the name "BOBOWICZ" can be traced back to historical records and documents from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. One notable mention is in the "Akta Grodzkie i Ziemskie" (Acts of the Regional and Territorial Courts) from the 17th century, where the name appears in connection with land ownership and legal proceedings.
In the 18th century, the name "BOBOWICZ" gained prominence in the region of Greater Poland (Wielkopolska). Historical records indicate that several individuals with this surname held positions of importance, such as landowners, merchants, and local officials. One notable figure from this period was Jan Bobowicz (1720-1789), a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Kalisz.
Moving into the 19th century, the name "BOBOWICZ" spread further across Poland and other parts of Eastern Europe. One notable individual was Kazimierz Bobowicz (1825-1896), a Polish writer and journalist who contributed to several literary publications and advocated for Polish independence during the partitions of Poland.
In the 20th century, the name "BOBOWICZ" continued to be prevalent in Poland and among Polish communities abroad. One noteworthy figure was Wladyslaw Bobowicz (1902-1978), a Polish-American artist and sculptor who gained recognition for his public works of art and memorials in the United States.
Other notable individuals with the surname "BOBOWICZ" include Józef Bobowicz (1848-1922), a Polish politician and member of the Sejm (parliament) in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and Maria Bobowicz (1914-2002), a Polish-Canadian educator and author who wrote extensively on Polish culture and history.
While the surname "BOBOWICZ" is relatively uncommon outside of Poland and Polish communities, it holds a rich history and legacy that can be traced back to its origins as a name related to the cultivation and trade of beans in the early modern period of Polish history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bobowicz
Among Census respondents with the surname Bobowicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Bobowicz 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 Bobowicz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.6% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.8% · 3
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bobowicz
Bobowicz 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
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-4 bearers (-3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 14,585 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+5 bearers (+4.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,793 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -4 bearers (-3.8%) | Down 14,585 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.9%) | Up 6,793 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 Bobowicz 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 | #158,432 | #151,639 | 4.3% |
| Count | 102 | 107 | 4.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 19.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bobowicz bearers went from 102 to 107 (+4.9% change). The surname moved up 6,793 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #151,639.
FAQ
Bobowicz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bobowicz?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Bobowicz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Bobowicz?
Bobowicz ranks #151,639 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 107 people with the surname Bobowicz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), 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 Bobowicz.
Has Bobowicz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bobowicz went from 102 recorded bearers to 107. That is an increase of 5 (+4.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Bobowicz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bobowicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%). 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 Bobowicz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.6% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bobowicz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.6%), Hispanic (3.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%). 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 Bobowicz (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 Bobowicz mean?
A Polish surname indicating geographic origin from a place named Bobowice. 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 Bobowicz (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 last name Bobowicz?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Bobowicz on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.