2000
#127,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Bohinski
Of Polish origin, denoting one from the village of Bohin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Bohinski. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bohinski 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Bohinski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bohinski, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bohinski
The surname Bohinski is of Polish origin and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Bohinia, a small village located in the central part of the country. The name is derived from the Old Polish word "bohin," which means "a wealthy person."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bohinski name can be found in a manuscript dating back to 1587, where it is mentioned in a land deed transaction in the town of Krakow. This document serves as evidence of the name's existence during the Renaissance period in Poland.
In the 17th century, the Bohinski family gained prominence in the region of Silesia, which was then part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. A notable figure from this era was Jan Bohinski (1612-1678), a renowned scholar and philosopher who authored several treatises on ethics and morality.
The 18th century saw the rise of the Bohinski family in the field of military service. Tomasz Bohinski (1732-1801) was a decorated officer in the Polish Army, known for his valor during the Napoleonic Wars. His exploits were documented in several historical accounts of the period.
As the Bohinski family spread across Europe, they left their mark in various fields. In the 19th century, Maria Bohinski (1819-1892) was a celebrated operatic soprano who performed in some of the most prestigious theaters in Europe, including La Scala in Milan and the Royal Opera House in London.
Towards the latter part of the 19th century, the Bohinski name gained recognition in the literary world. Aleksander Bohinski (1856-1918) was a renowned poet and playwright, whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. His poetry collections, such as "Verses of the Heart" and "Echoes of the Soul," were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.
In more recent times, the Bohinski surname has been associated with achievements in various fields, including science, business, and the arts. However, to maintain the historical focus of this report, specific details of modern individuals will not be included.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bohinski
Among Census respondents with the surname Bohinski, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Bohinski 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 Bohinski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.1% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.2% · 5
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bohinski
Bohinski 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
#121,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 142
+18 bearers (+14.5%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 5,596 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-23 bearers (-16.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,198 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,186 | 124 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #121,590 | 142 | 0.05 | +18 bearers (+14.5%) | Up 5,596 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -23 bearers (-16.2%) | Down 21,198 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 Bohinski 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 | #121,590 | #142,788 | -17.4% |
| Count | 142 | 119 | -16.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bohinski bearers went from 142 to 119 (-16.2% change). The surname moved down 21,198 positions in the national ranking, going from #121,590 to #142,788.
FAQ
Bohinski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bohinski?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Bohinski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Bohinski?
Bohinski ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Bohinski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Bohinski.
Has Bohinski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bohinski went from 142 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 23 (-16.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #121,590 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Bohinski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bohinski, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.2%). 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 Bohinski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.1% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bohinski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.1%), Hispanic (4.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.2%). 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 Bohinski (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 Bohinski mean?
Of Polish origin, denoting one from the village of Bohin. 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 Bohinski (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 common is the surname Bohinski?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Bohinski on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.