2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dembosky
From a Russian placename referring to the field of dub oaks.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Dembosky. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dembosky 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Dembosky in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dembosky, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dembosky
The surname DEMBOSKY is believed to have originated in Eastern Europe, specifically in the region of modern-day Poland and Ukraine. Its origins can be traced back to the 15th or 16th century. The name is likely derived from the Slavic word "demb," which means "oak tree," and the suffix "-oski," indicating a possessive form. Therefore, the name DEMBOSKY could have initially referred to someone who lived near or owned an oak forest or grove.
One of the earliest documented references to this surname can be found in a Polish census record from the late 16th century, where it was spelled "Demboski." This variation in spelling was common during that time due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions. Other similar spellings included "Demboski," "Dembovsky," and "Dembowsky."
In the 17th century, the DEMBOSKY surname appears in several historical records from the region, suggesting that the family had established itself as landowners or minor nobility. One notable bearer of this name was Jan Dembosky (1625-1689), a Polish military officer who fought in the Polish-Swedish wars of the mid-17th century.
As the centuries passed, the DEMBOSKY surname spread across Eastern Europe, and some variations of the name emerged, such as "Dembski" and "Dembsky." In the 19th century, a prominent figure bearing this surname was Bronisław Dembski (1833-1914), a Polish mathematician and educator who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.
Another noteworthy individual was Michal Dembosky (1871-1949), a Ukrainian-born artist and painter who was part of the Impressionist movement in Eastern Europe. His works, which often depicted landscapes and rural scenes, are now housed in several museums across the region.
The DEMBOSKY surname also found its way to other parts of the world through immigration. One such example is Ivan Dembosky (1892-1967), a Russian-born author and journalist who emigrated to the United States in the early 20th century and wrote extensively about the experiences of immigrants in America.
Throughout its history, the DEMBOSKY surname has been carried by various individuals from different walks of life, including scholars, artists, military personnel, and writers. While the name's origins can be traced back to Eastern Europe, its bearers have left their mark across various regions and cultures over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dembosky
Among Census respondents with the surname Dembosky, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Dembosky 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 Dembosky surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.3% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dembosky
Dembosky appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 807 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Down 807 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 Dembosky 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 | #151,532 | #152,339 | -0.5% |
| Count | 108 | 106 | -1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dembosky bearers went from 108 to 106 (-1.9% change). The surname moved down 807 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #152,339.
FAQ
Dembosky surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dembosky?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Dembosky. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Dembosky?
Dembosky ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Dembosky. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Dembosky.
Has Dembosky become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dembosky went from 108 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #151,532 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Dembosky?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dembosky, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%). 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 Dembosky in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.3% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dembosky appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.3%), Hispanic (2.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%). 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 Dembosky (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 Dembosky mean?
From a Russian placename referring to the field of dub oaks. 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 Dembosky (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 Americans have the surname Dembosky?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.