2000
#123,314
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Czapor
A Polish surname likely derived from the word "czapor" meaning a wizard or sorcerer.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Czapor. 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 Czapor 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 Czapor 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 Czapor, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Czapor
The surname CZAPOR is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "czapka," which means "cap" or "hat." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked as a hat maker or seller.
In the early days, the name was often spelled differently, with variations such as "Czapor," "Czapura," and "Czapura." These variations reflect the regional dialects and different pronunciations across various parts of Poland.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CZAPOR can be found in the parish records of the town of Krakow, dating back to the late 16th century. The entry mentions a certain Jan CZAPOR, who worked as a hat maker in the city.
The name CZAPOR has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Stanisław CZAPOR (1572-1641), a Polish nobleman and military commander who served in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth army during the 17th century.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Michał CZAPOR (1678-1745), a Polish Catholic priest and theologian who wrote several influential works on religious philosophy and ethics.
In the 19th century, Józef CZAPOR (1819-1887) was a renowned Polish painter and artist, known for his landscapes and portraits of the Polish nobility.
The name CZAPOR can also be found in historical records from other parts of Europe, such as Germany and Austria, where Polish immigrants settled over the centuries. For instance, the Austrian writer and poet, Franz CZAPOR (1871-1938), was of Polish descent.
Another notable figure was the Polish-American author and journalist, Władysław CZAPOR (1888-1964), who emigrated to the United States in the early 20th century and wrote extensively about the Polish experience in America.
While the surname CZAPOR may not be among the most common Polish surnames today, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including nobles, military leaders, clergymen, artists, and writers.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Czapor
Among Census respondents with the surname Czapor, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Czapor 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 Czapor surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.1% · 116
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Czapor
Czapor 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
#132,206
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
-1 bearers (-0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,892 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-11 bearers (-8.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,064 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #123,314 | 129 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #132,206 | 128 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.8%) | Down 8,892 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-8.6%) | Down 12,064 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 Czapor 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 | #132,206 | #144,270 | -9.1% |
| Count | 128 | 117 | -8.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Czapor bearers went from 128 to 117 (-8.6% change). The surname moved down 12,064 positions in the national ranking, going from #132,206 to #144,270.
FAQ
Czapor surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Czapor?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Czapor. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Czapor?
Czapor 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 Czapor. 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 Czapor.
Has Czapor become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Czapor went from 128 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 11 (-8.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #132,206 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Czapor?
Among Census respondents with the surname Czapor, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Black (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 Czapor in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.1% (116 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Czapor appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.1%), Black (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 Czapor (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 Czapor mean?
A Polish surname likely derived from the word "czapor" meaning a wizard or sorcerer. 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 Czapor (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 last name Czapor?
Find out how many people have the surname Czapor on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.