Dominik
From the Latin "dominus" meaning "lord" or "master", signifying one of authority or nobility.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 548 Americans carry the last name Dominik. That puts it at #46,404 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.16 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 625,464 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dominik surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
548
1 in 625,464
Census rank
#46,404
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
459
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 459 bearers of the surname Dominik in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.16 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 46404th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dominik, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dominik
The surname DOMINIK has its origins in the Latin personal name "Dominicus", meaning "belonging to the Lord". This name was derived from the Latin word "dominus", meaning "master" or "lord". The name was initially adopted as a surname in various European regions during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions with strong Roman Catholic influence.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname DOMINIK can be traced back to medieval Germany and Poland, where it was often spelled as "Dominik" or "Dominick". In Germany, the surname was commonly found in regions like Bavaria and Saxony, while in Poland, it was prevalent in areas like Silesia and Lesser Poland.
One of the earliest known bearers of the surname DOMINIK was Dominik Mikołaj Radziwiłł (1643-1697), a Polish-Lithuanian noble and military commander who played a significant role in the Polish-Ottoman Wars of the 17th century. Another notable figure was Johann Dominik Quandt (1738-1812), a German industrialist and entrepreneur from Saxony, who established several successful businesses in the textile industry.
In the Czech Republic, the surname DOMINIK has a long history, with records indicating its presence as early as the 14th century. One prominent figure was Jan Dominik Quirin (1681-1766), a Czech Baroque painter and architect who created numerous works for churches and monasteries in Bohemia and Moravia.
In Italy, the surname DOMINIK is often found in its Italianized form, "Dominici". One notable bearer was the Italian philosopher and theologian Giovanni Dominici (1356-1419), who played a significant role in the Catholic Church's reform movements during the Great Western Schism.
Another notable individual with the surname DOMINIK was the Polish composer and pianist Ignacy Feliks Dobrzyński (1807-1867), also known as Ignacy Feliks Dominik Dobrzyński, who was considered one of the most influential figures in the development of Polish national music during the 19th century.
It is worth noting that while the surname DOMINIK has its roots in Latin and was initially associated with the Catholic Church, it has since spread across various regions and religious communities, with bearers of different backgrounds and beliefs.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dominik
Among Census respondents with the surname Dominik, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Dominik bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Dominik surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.2%
- Unknown or suppressed2.8%
- Hispanic or Latino2.0%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Dominik surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #46,404 | 2.8% |
| Count | 417 | 459 | 10.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.7% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Dominik bearers went from 417 to 459 (+10.1% change). The surname moved up 1,331 positions in the national ranking, going from #47,735 to #46,404.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Dominik
FAQ
Dominik surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Dominik?
The surname Dominik holds position #46,404 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 548 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.16 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Dominik surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dominik, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.