2000
#127,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Chmieleski
A Polish surname derived from the word "chmiel" meaning hops or hop grower.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Chmieleski. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Chmieleski 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Chmieleski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Chmieleski, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Chmieleski
The surname CHMIELESKI has its origins in Poland, with its roots traceable back to the 14th century. The name is derived from the Polish word "chmiel," which translates to "hops" in English. It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who cultivated or traded in hops, a key ingredient in the brewing of beer.
The earliest recorded instances of the CHMIELESKI name can be found in various historical documents from the regions of Greater Poland and Silesia. One notable example is the mention of a certain Jan CHMIELESKI in the records of the city of Poznań, dated around 1381. This reference suggests that the name had already been in use for some time before then.
During the 15th and 16th centuries, the CHMIELESKI name appeared in various records and manuscripts throughout Poland. For instance, the Metryka Koronna, a collection of official documents from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, mentions several individuals bearing the CHMIELESKI surname, including Mikołaj CHMIELESKI, who served as a courtier in the royal court of Sigismund III Vasa in the early 17th century.
One of the earliest notable figures with the CHMIELESKI surname was Andrzej CHMIELESKI (1564-1639), a Polish nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the Polish-Muscovite War of 1609-1618. His exploits and leadership during this conflict earned him recognition and a prominent place in Polish history.
Another prominent individual with the CHMIELESKI surname was Wacław CHMIELESKI (1788-1857), a Polish writer, journalist, and political activist. He actively participated in the November Uprising against Russia in 1830-1831 and later emigrated to France, where he continued his literary and political activities.
In the 19th century, the CHMIELESKI surname was also closely associated with the Polish Catholic Church. One example is Józef CHMIELESKI (1823-1901), a Polish prelate who served as the Bishop of Lublin from 1883 until his death.
Additionally, the CHMIELESKI name has been connected to several place names in Poland, such as the village of Chmieleski Młyn (Chmieleski's Mill) in the Lublin region, and the town of Chmieleski Dwór (Chmieleski's Manor) in the Mazovian Voivodeship.
While the CHMIELESKI surname has its roots firmly planted in Polish history and culture, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration, particularly to countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia, where significant Polish communities have established themselves over the years.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Chmieleski
Among Census respondents with the surname Chmieleski, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Chmieleski 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 Chmieleski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.2% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 4
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Chmieleski
Chmieleski 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
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-4 bearers (-3.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,042 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-3 bearers (-2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,042 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 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.2%) | Down 12,042 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.5%) | Down 5,042 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 Chmieleski 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 | #139,228 | #144,270 | -3.6% |
| Count | 120 | 117 | -2.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Chmieleski bearers went from 120 to 117 (-2.5% change). The surname moved down 5,042 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #144,270.
FAQ
Chmieleski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Chmieleski?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Chmieleski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Chmieleski?
Chmieleski ranks #144,270 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 117 people with the surname Chmieleski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), 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 Chmieleski.
Has Chmieleski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Chmieleski went from 120 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Chmieleski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Chmieleski, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Chmieleski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.2% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Chmieleski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.2%), Hispanic (3.4%), Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Chmieleski (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 Chmieleski mean?
A Polish surname derived from the word "chmiel" meaning hops or hop grower. 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 Chmieleski (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 surname Chmieleski?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.