2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Czapiga
A Polish surname derived from the Slavic word for hat or cap.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 108 Americans carry the last name Czapiga. That puts it at #156,608 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,173,651 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Czapiga 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
108
1 in 3,173,651
Census rank
#156,608
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
94
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 94 bearers of the surname Czapiga in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156608th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Czapiga, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Czapiga
The surname Czapiga has its origins in Poland, stemming from the Polish word "czapka," which means "cap" or "hat." The name likely emerged during the Middle Ages, referring to individuals who were hat makers or sellers by trade.
The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 15th century, with mentions in historical documents from various regions of Poland, such as Krakow, Poznan, and Silesia. It is believed that the name initially appeared in its original Polish spelling, "Czapka," before evolving into the form we recognize today.
One notable individual bearing this surname was Jan Czapiga, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Kalisz during the 16th century. Historical records from that period indicate that he played a significant role in the local economy and was highly respected within the community.
In the 17th century, the name Czapiga appears in the records of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, particularly in the regions of Galicia and Podolia. During this time, Marcin Czapiga, a scholar and writer, gained recognition for his contributions to Polish literature and philosophy.
The 18th century saw the emergence of Stanislaw Czapiga, a renowned military leader who fought valiantly in the Polish-Russian War of 1792. His bravery and tactical skills earned him widespread acclaim and cemented the Czapiga name in the annals of Polish history.
Moving into the 19th century, the name Czapiga continued to be associated with notable figures. One such individual was Maria Czapiga, a prominent philanthropist and activist who dedicated her life to improving the lives of underprivileged children in Warsaw.
As the centuries progressed, the Czapiga surname spread beyond Poland's borders, with individuals bearing this name settling in various parts of Europe, North America, and other regions of the world. However, it is clear that the name's origins can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of Poland, where it first emerged and gained significance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Czapiga
Among Census respondents with the surname Czapiga, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Czapiga 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 Czapiga surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 94
Timeline
Historical Census data for Czapiga
Czapiga 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
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-4 bearers (-3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,669 places
2020
#156,608
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 94
-15 bearers (-13.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 6,156 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.5%) | Down 13,669 places |
| 2020 | #156,608 | 94 | 0.03 | -15 bearers (-13.8%) | Down 6,156 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 Czapiga 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 | #150,452 | #156,608 | -4.1% |
| Count | 109 | 94 | -13.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -21.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Czapiga bearers went from 109 to 94 (-13.8% change). The surname moved down 6,156 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #156,608.
FAQ
Czapiga surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Czapiga?
Name Census estimates that about 108 living Americans carry the surname Czapiga. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,173,651 residents.
How common is Czapiga?
Czapiga ranks #156,608 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 94 people with the surname Czapiga. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (108), 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 Czapiga.
Has Czapiga become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Czapiga went from 109 recorded bearers to 94. That is a decrease of 15 (-13.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #150,452 to #156,608.
What does the Census say about the background of Czapiga?
Among Census respondents with the surname Czapiga, 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 Czapiga in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Czapiga 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 Czapiga (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 Czapiga mean?
A Polish surname derived from the Slavic word for hat or cap. 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 Czapiga (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 Czapiga?
See how many people have the surname Czapiga on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.