2000
#128,797
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Domeracki
Polish form of the German toponymic surname meaning "someone from Domerat".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Domeracki. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Domeracki 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Domeracki in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Domeracki, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Domeracki
The surname Domeracki is of Polish origin, originating from the region of Silesia in southwestern Poland during the late medieval period. It is likely derived from the Polish word "domer," meaning a maker or worker of copper or brass items. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in the metalworking trade, specifically in the crafting of copper or brass objects.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Domeracki can be traced back to the 15th century in historical documents and records from the region of Silesia. In 1492, a record mentions a certain Jan Domeracki, a coppersmith residing in the town of Wroclaw (then known as Breslau). This is one of the earliest known references to an individual bearing this surname.
Another notable individual with the surname Domeracki was Kasper Domeracki, born in 1547 in the town of Opole. He was a skilled brass worker and is mentioned in guild records from the 16th century as a master craftsman renowned for his intricate brass candlesticks and decorative items.
In the 17th century, the Domeracki family had established themselves as a respected lineage of metalworkers in the region of Silesia. Records from 1628 mention a Jakub Domeracki, a coppersmith from the town of Gliwice, who was commissioned to create intricate copper fixtures for a local church.
Moving into the 18th century, the name Domeracki is associated with a notable figure in the field of metallurgy. Franciszek Domeracki, born in 1712 in Bytom, was a pioneering metallurgist who developed new techniques for smelting and refining copper. His contributions to the field were documented in various publications of the time.
In the 19th century, the Domeracki surname gained recognition beyond the realms of metalworking. Maria Domeracka, born in 1832 in Katowice, was a celebrated Polish poet and author whose works explored themes of national identity and the struggles of the Polish people under foreign rule.
Throughout its history, the surname Domeracki has been closely tied to the metalworking traditions of the Silesian region in Poland. While its roots can be traced back to the late medieval period, the name has endured and evolved, reflecting the diverse contributions of its bearers across various fields over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Domeracki
Among Census respondents with the surname Domeracki, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Domeracki 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 Domeracki surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.5% · 110
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Domeracki
Domeracki 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
#126,765
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 135
+13 bearers (+10.7%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 2,032 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-21 bearers (-15.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,730 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #128,797 | 122 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #126,765 | 135 | 0.05 | +13 bearers (+10.7%) | Up 2,032 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | -21 bearers (-15.6%) | Down 19,730 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 Domeracki 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 | #126,765 | #146,495 | -15.6% |
| Count | 135 | 114 | -15.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -23.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Domeracki bearers went from 135 to 114 (-15.6% change). The surname moved down 19,730 positions in the national ranking, going from #126,765 to #146,495.
FAQ
Domeracki surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Domeracki?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Domeracki. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Domeracki?
Domeracki ranks #146,495 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 114 people with the surname Domeracki. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), 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 Domeracki.
Has Domeracki become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Domeracki went from 135 recorded bearers to 114. That is a decrease of 21 (-15.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #126,765 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Domeracki?
Among Census respondents with the surname Domeracki, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Hispanic (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 Domeracki in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.5% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Domeracki appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.5%), Black (0.9%), Hispanic (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 Domeracki (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 Domeracki mean?
Polish form of the German toponymic surname meaning "someone from Domerat". 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 Domeracki (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 Domeracki?
Find out how many people have the surname Domeracki on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.