2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Czaban
A Polish surname likely derived from the word for hammer or sledgehammer.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Czaban. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Czaban 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
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Czaban in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Czaban, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.9%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Czaban
The surname CZABAN is of Polish origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the historical region of Lesser Poland, specifically in the areas around Krakow and Tarnow.
The name CZABAN is derived from the Polish word "czaban," which referred to a type of shepherd or herdsman who tended to flocks of sheep or cattle in the mountainous regions of southern Poland. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely shepherds or herdsmen by occupation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname CZABAN can be found in the parish records of the village of Czchów, located in the Małopolska region of Poland, dating back to the late 16th century. The name is spelled as "Czaban" in these records, indicating that the current spelling with the "cz" digraph was a later development.
In the 17th century, the CZABAN surname began to appear in other regions of Poland, such as Silesia and Greater Poland, as families migrated from their original homelands. This dispersal of the name likely contributed to its various spellings, including Czaban, Czaban, and Czaban.
One notable historical figure bearing the CZABAN surname was Jan Czaban (1567-1637), a Polish nobleman and landowner from the Kraków region. He was a prominent figure in the local community and is mentioned in several historical documents from that time period.
Another individual of note was Stanisław Czaban (1718-1792), a Polish priest and theologian who served as a rector at the University of Krakow. He authored several important works on theology and philosophy during his lifetime.
In the 19th century, Józef Czaban (1821-1887) was a renowned Polish painter and artist who specialized in landscape and genre scenes. His works are displayed in several museums and galleries throughout Poland.
Franciszek Czaban (1867-1944) was a Polish politician and member of the Sejm (Polish parliament) in the early 20th century. He played a significant role in the independence movement and the establishment of the Second Polish Republic.
Lastly, Wanda Czaban (1901-1984) was a Polish writer and journalist who gained recognition for her novels and short stories depicting life in rural Poland. Her works provide valuable insights into the cultural and social aspects of Polish society during her lifetime.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Czaban
Among Census respondents with the surname Czaban, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.9%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Czaban 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 Czaban surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.1% · 89
- Hispanic or Latino7.9% · 8
- Two or more races3.0% · 3
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Czaban
Czaban 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
+6 bearers (+6.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,333 places
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-5 bearers (-4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 1,501 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 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+6.0%) | Down 3,333 places |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.7%) | Down 1,501 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 Czaban 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 | #155,270 | -1.0% |
| Count | 106 | 101 | -4.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Czaban bearers went from 106 to 101 (-4.7% change). The surname moved down 1,501 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #155,270.
FAQ
Czaban surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Czaban?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Czaban. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Czaban?
Czaban ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 101 people with the surname Czaban. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), 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 Czaban.
Has Czaban become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Czaban went from 106 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #153,769 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Czaban?
Among Census respondents with the surname Czaban, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.9%) 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 Czaban in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.1% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Czaban appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.1%), Hispanic (7.9%), 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 Czaban (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 Czaban mean?
A Polish surname likely derived from the word for hammer or sledgehammer. 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 Czaban (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 Czaban?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Czaban is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.