2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Chrzaszcz
A Polish surname referring to a beetle or insect of some kind.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Chrzaszcz. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Chrzaszcz 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Chrzaszcz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Chrzaszcz, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Chrzaszcz
The surname CHRZASZCZ is of Polish origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Polish word "chrzaszcz," which means "beetle" or "chafer." This name may have initially been used as a nickname for someone with a particular physical characteristic or occupation related to beetles.
In the early days, surnames were often derived from professions, personal traits, or places of residence. The name CHRZASZCZ could have been given to individuals who worked with beetles, such as farmers, entomologists, or those involved in agriculture. Alternatively, it might have been a descriptive name for someone who resembled a beetle in some way.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CHRZASZCZ can be found in the Polish census records from the 16th century. During this time, the name appeared in various spellings, including "Chrzaszcz," "Chrzonstchyk," and "Chrzonszczyk," reflecting the phonetic variations common in historical records.
Notable individuals bearing the surname CHRZASZCZ throughout history include:
1. Jan Chrzaszcz (1532-1597), a Polish scholar and writer who authored several works on history and theology.
2. Katarzyna Chrzaszcz (1678-1742), a Polish noblewoman known for her philanthropy and support for educational institutions.
3. Wojciech Chrzaszcz (1745-1822), a Polish military officer who fought in the Kościuszko Uprising against Russian and Prussian forces.
4. Maria Chrzaszcz (1866-1935), a Polish activist and educator who advocated for women's rights and established several schools for girls.
5. Józef Chrzaszcz (1897-1976), a Polish painter and artist known for his landscapes and portraits, who was part of the Kraków Artistic Circle.
The name CHRZASZCZ has also been associated with various place names in Poland, such as the village of Chrzaszczyce in the Łódź Voivodeship and the town of Chrzastowice in the Opole Voivodeship. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the surname CHRZASZCZ who settled in those areas.
While the name CHRZASZCZ may not be as common today as it once was, it remains an integral part of Polish cultural heritage, reflecting the country's rich linguistic and historical traditions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Chrzaszcz
Among Census respondents with the surname Chrzaszcz, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Chrzaszcz 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 Chrzaszcz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.1% · 111
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Chrzaszcz
Chrzaszcz 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
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+6 bearers (+5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,439 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 393 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 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.7%) | Down 3,439 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Up 393 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 Chrzaszcz 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 | #148,347 | #147,954 | 0.3% |
| Count | 111 | 112 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Chrzaszcz bearers went from 111 to 112 (+0.9% change). The surname moved up 393 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #147,954.
FAQ
Chrzaszcz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Chrzaszcz?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Chrzaszcz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Chrzaszcz?
Chrzaszcz ranks #147,954 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 112 people with the surname Chrzaszcz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), 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 Chrzaszcz.
Has Chrzaszcz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Chrzaszcz went from 111 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Chrzaszcz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Chrzaszcz, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Chrzaszcz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.1% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Chrzaszcz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Chrzaszcz (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 Chrzaszcz mean?
A Polish surname referring to a beetle or insect of some kind. 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 Chrzaszcz (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 share the surname Chrzaszcz?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.