2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bugielski
A Polish surname derived from the adjective "bogiaty" meaning wealthy or rich.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Bugielski. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bugielski 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Bugielski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bugielski, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bugielski
The surname Bugielski originated in Poland and is believed to have derived from the Polish word "bugiel," which means "bay" or "inlet." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who lived near a bay or inlet.
The earliest recorded instances of the Bugielski surname can be traced back to the late 15th century in various historical records and documents from the regions of Mazovia and Greater Poland. It's worth noting that the name may have been spelled slightly differently in those ancient times, such as "Bugielsky" or "Bugyelski."
One of the earliest known individuals bearing the Bugielski name was Jan Bugielski, a Polish nobleman and landowner who lived in the mid-16th century. He was mentioned in several land ownership records from the town of Plock, located in central Poland.
Another notable figure was Maciej Bugielski, a Polish military officer who fought in the Polish-Swedish wars during the 17th century. He gained recognition for his bravery and leadership during the Battle of Gniew in 1628.
In the 18th century, Franciszek Bugielski was a prominent Polish artist and painter who specialized in portraiture and religious artwork. His works can still be found in several churches and museums throughout Poland.
During the 19th century, Karol Bugielski was a respected Polish historian and author who wrote extensively about the history of Poland and its various regions. His book, "Historia Wielkopolski" (History of Greater Poland), published in 1872, is considered a seminal work on the subject.
Towards the end of the 19th century, Stanislaw Bugielski was a renowned Polish architect who was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Warsaw, including the iconic Warsaw Philharmonic Concert Hall, which was completed in 1901.
These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the Bugielski surname throughout history, and there are likely many more who played significant roles in various fields and contributed to the rich cultural heritage of Poland.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bugielski
Among Census respondents with the surname Bugielski, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Bugielski 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 Bugielski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 103
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bugielski
Bugielski 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
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,861 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-3 bearers (-2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 413 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Down 8,861 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -3 bearers (-2.8%) | Down 413 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 Bugielski 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 | #153,769 | #154,182 | -0.3% |
| Count | 106 | 103 | -2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bugielski bearers went from 106 to 103 (-2.8% change). The surname moved down 413 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #154,182.
FAQ
Bugielski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bugielski?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Bugielski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Bugielski?
Bugielski ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 103 people with the surname Bugielski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Bugielski.
Has Bugielski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bugielski went from 106 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #153,769 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Bugielski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bugielski, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Bugielski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bugielski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Bugielski (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 Bugielski mean?
A Polish surname derived from the adjective "bogiaty" meaning wealthy or rich. 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 Bugielski (0.03 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 Bugielski?
Find out how many Americans have the surname Bugielski on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.