2000
#110,523
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 148
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Domaracki
A Polish surname possibly derived from a place name or related to domestic work.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Domaracki. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Domaracki 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Domaracki in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Domaracki, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.3%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Domaracki
The surname Domaracki is of Polish origin, with its roots traced back to the late 15th century. It derives from the Polish word "domar," meaning a maker or producer of earthenware vessels. This suggests that the name's earliest bearers were likely involved in the pottery trade or resided in areas known for their pottery production.
The name Domaracki is believed to have originated in the region of Małopolska, located in southern Poland. Historical records from this area, including parish registers and municipal documents, contain some of the earliest mentions of individuals bearing this surname.
One of the earliest documented references to the name Domaracki dates back to 1498, when a certain Jan Domaracki was recorded in the municipal archives of the town of Nowy Sącz, located in the Lesser Poland region. This entry provides evidence of the name's existence during the late medieval period.
In the 16th century, the Domaracki surname gained prominence in the village of Dobra, near the city of Limanowa. Several families bearing this name were documented as residing in this area during this time period, indicating a potential connection between the name and this particular locality.
Notable individuals with the surname Domaracki throughout history include Maciej Domaracki (1551-1629), a respected pottery artisan from the town of Stary Sącz, whose work was highly sought after by the local nobility. Another prominent figure was Katarzyna Domaracka (1672-1738), a renowned herbalist and healer from the village of Dobra, whose knowledge of medicinal plants was widely recognized.
In the 18th century, the Domaracki name appeared in the records of the Tarnów region, where a family of potters bearing this surname established a successful workshop that produced high-quality ceramics for the local market.
Other notable individuals with the Domaracki surname include Piotr Domaracki (1785-1862), a respected scholar and educator from the city of Kraków, who contributed significantly to the development of educational institutions in the region. Additionally, Jan Domaracki (1912-1987), a prominent painter and artist from the town of Nowy Sącz, gained recognition for his unique style and depictions of rural life in southern Poland.
While the Domaracki surname may have evolved over time and spread to various parts of Poland, its origins can be firmly traced back to the Małopolska region and its historical connections to the pottery trade and local artisanal traditions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Domaracki
Among Census respondents with the surname Domaracki, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.3%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Domaracki 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 Domaracki surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.9% · 100
- Two or more races7.3% · 8
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Domaracki
Domaracki 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
#125,282
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 137
-11 bearers (-7.4%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 14,759 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-27 bearers (-19.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 24,164 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #110,523 | 148 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #125,282 | 137 | 0.05 | -11 bearers (-7.4%) | Down 14,759 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -27 bearers (-19.7%) | Down 24,164 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 Domaracki 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 | #125,282 | #149,446 | -19.3% |
| Count | 137 | 110 | -19.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -26.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Domaracki bearers went from 137 to 110 (-19.7% change). The surname moved down 24,164 positions in the national ranking, going from #125,282 to #149,446.
FAQ
Domaracki surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Domaracki?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Domaracki. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Domaracki?
Domaracki ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Domaracki. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Domaracki.
Has Domaracki become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Domaracki went from 137 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 27 (-19.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #125,282 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Domaracki?
Among Census respondents with the surname Domaracki, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.3%) and 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 Domaracki in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.9% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Domaracki appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.9%), Two or More Races (7.3%), 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 Domaracki (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 Domaracki mean?
A Polish surname possibly derived from a place name or related to domestic work. 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 Domaracki (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 common is the surname Domaracki?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Domaracki on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.