2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Butynski
A Slavic habitational surname derived from a place name related to a local topographic feature.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Butynski. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Butynski 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Butynski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Butynski, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Butynski
The surname BUTYNSKI has its origins in Poland and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "butny," meaning "proud" or "arrogant," and likely referred to someone with a haughty or arrogant demeanor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BUTYNSKI can be found in the parish records of the village of Butyńsk, located in the Masovian Voivodeship of central Poland. This village, which dates back to the Middle Ages, is believed to be the place from which the surname originated.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the BUTYNSKI name appeared in various historical documents and records throughout Poland. For instance, the name was mentioned in the tax records of the town of Sochaczew in 1662, suggesting that members of the BUTYNSKI family were landowners or prominent citizens in the area.
In the 19th century, the BUTYNSKI surname gained recognition through the achievements of several notable individuals. One such figure was Józef Butynski (1805-1887), a Polish writer and poet who authored several works on Polish literature and folklore.
Another prominent BUTYNSKI was Władysław Butynski (1833-1901), a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Warsaw and other cities across Poland.
The 20th century saw the BUTYNSKI name spread beyond the borders of Poland due to emigration. Jerzy Butynski (1901-1978), a Polish-born artist and sculptor, gained recognition for his works in the United States, where he lived and worked for many years.
Anna Butynski (1914-2004), a Polish-Canadian writer and translator, made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Polish literature and culture in her adopted country of Canada.
Another notable figure was Tadeusz Butynski (1925-2011), a Polish-American engineer and inventor who held numerous patents and played a crucial role in the development of advanced materials and manufacturing processes.
While the BUTYNSKI surname may not be among the most common in Poland or globally, it has a rich historical legacy and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including literature, art, architecture, and engineering.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Butynski
Among Census respondents with the surname Butynski, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Butynski 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 Butynski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.0% · 90
- Hispanic or Latino6.0% · 6
- Two or more races3.0% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Butynski
Butynski 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
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+8 bearers (+8.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,096 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-8 bearers (-7.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 4,150 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+8.0%) | Down 1,096 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -8 bearers (-7.4%) | Down 4,150 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 Butynski 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 | #151,532 | #155,682 | -2.7% |
| Count | 108 | 100 | -7.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Butynski bearers went from 108 to 100 (-7.4% change). The surname moved down 4,150 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #155,682.
FAQ
Butynski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Butynski?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Butynski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Butynski?
Butynski ranks #155,682 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 100 people with the surname Butynski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), 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 Butynski.
Has Butynski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Butynski went from 108 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #151,532 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Butynski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Butynski, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and Two or More Races (3.0%). 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 Butynski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.0% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Butynski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.0%), Hispanic (6.0%), Two or More Races (3.0%). 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 Butynski (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 Butynski mean?
A Slavic habitational surname derived from a place name related to a local topographic feature. 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 Butynski (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 many people are called Butynski?
See how many people are called Butynski on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.