2000
#11,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,424
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.90
Rare Last name
Czerwinski
A Polish toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "red" or "beautiful," likely referring to a red-haired person.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,671 Americans carry the last name Czerwinski. That puts it at #12,661 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.78 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 128,324 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Czerwinski 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Czerwinski with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
2.7K
1 in 128,324
Census rank
#12,661
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,329 bearers of the surname Czerwinski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.78 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12661st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Czerwinski, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%) and Two or More Races (1.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Czerwinski
The surname Czerwinski is of Polish origin, with its roots traced back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Polish word "czerwony," which means "red." This suggests that the name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion.
The earliest known record of the Czerwinski surname can be found in the Liber Beneficiorum, a historical document from the Archdiocese of Gniezno, dating back to the late 13th century. This record mentions a person named "Jacobus Czerwinski," indicating the existence of the surname during this time period.
Throughout the medieval era, the Czerwinski name was predominantly concentrated in the regions of Greater Poland and Kuyavia, which were part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. It is believed that the name may have originated in these areas, possibly as a reference to the red clay soil or the reddish-colored buildings found in certain localities.
In the 16th century, the Czerwinski surname gained prominence with the birth of Jan Czerwinski (1516-1588), a renowned Polish diplomat and statesman. He served as the castellan of Sandomierz and played a significant role in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's foreign affairs.
Another notable figure bearing the Czerwinski surname was Stanisław Czerwinski (1718-1783), a Polish nobleman and military commander. He fought in numerous battles during the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's struggles against foreign invasions, and his bravery earned him recognition and respect.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Józef Czerwinski (1833-1892) was a celebrated Polish painter and illustrator. He is renowned for his depictions of historical events and scenes from Polish folklore, contributing significantly to the preservation of the country's cultural heritage.
In the field of literature, Marcin Czerwinski (1890-1962) was a prominent Polish writer and poet. His works often explored themes of identity, patriotism, and the struggles of the Polish people during the turbulent years of the early 20th century.
Lastly, Jerzy Czerwinski (1924-2012) was a distinguished Polish economist and academic. He made significant contributions to the field of economic theory and served as a professor at various universities in Poland and abroad.
While the Czerwinski surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and migration. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the cultural and linguistic heritage of Poland.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Czerwinski
Among Census respondents with the surname Czerwinski, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%) and Two or More Races (1.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Czerwinski 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 Czerwinski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.5% · 2,200
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 71
- Two or more races1.5% · 36
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 13
- Black or African American0.4% · 9
Timeline
Historical Census data for Czerwinski
Czerwinski 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
#12,724
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,426
+2 bearers (+0.1%)
Per 100,000 0.82
Rank movement Down 887 places
2020
#12,661
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,329
-97 bearers (-4.0%)
Per 100,000 0.78
Rank movement Up 63 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #11,837 | 2,424 | 0.90 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #12,724 | 2,426 | 0.82 | +2 bearers (+0.1%) | Down 887 places |
| 2020 | #12,661 | 2,329 | 0.78 | -97 bearers (-4.0%) | Up 63 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 Czerwinski 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 | #12,724 | #12,661 | 0.5% |
| Count | 2,426 | 2,329 | -4.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.82 | 0.78 | -5.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Czerwinski bearers went from 2,426 to 2,329 (-4.0% change). The surname moved up 63 positions in the national ranking, going from #12,724 to #12,661.
FAQ
Czerwinski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Czerwinski?
Name Census estimates that about 2,671 living Americans carry the surname Czerwinski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 128,324 residents.
How common is Czerwinski?
Czerwinski ranks #12,661 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.78 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,329 people with the surname Czerwinski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,671), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.78 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.78 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Czerwinski.
Has Czerwinski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Czerwinski went from 2,426 recorded bearers to 2,329. That is a decrease of 97 (-4.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #12,724 to #12,661.
What does the Census say about the background of Czerwinski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Czerwinski, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%) and Two or More Races (1.5%). 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 Czerwinski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.5% (2,200 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Czerwinski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.5%), Hispanic (3.0%), Two or More Races (1.5%). 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 Czerwinski (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 Czerwinski mean?
A Polish toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "red" or "beautiful," likely referring to a red-haired person. 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 Czerwinski (0.78 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 Czerwinski?
See how many Americans have the surname Czerwinski on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.