2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Drayna
Originally from a place name derived from an Old English word meaning "treeless valley".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Drayna. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Drayna 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Drayna in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Drayna, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Drayna
The surname DRAYNA is of Polish origin, with its earliest known roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Polish word "drań," which translates to "rascal" or "scoundrel," suggesting that the name may have been initially used as a nickname or descriptive term.
In the early days, the name was primarily concentrated in the central and eastern regions of Poland, particularly in the areas around Warsaw and Krakow. Historical records from this period show various spellings, such as "Dranja," "Dranczyk," and "Draniewicz," which eventually evolved into the modern form of "DRAYNA."
One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the church records of the village of Morawica, near Kielce, where a certain Jan Drań was mentioned in 1587. This entry suggests that the name had already gained some prominence by the late 16th century.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the DRAYNA surname began to spread across various regions of Poland, with notable individuals bearing the name emerging in different parts of the country. One such individual was Marcin DRAYNA, a prominent merchant from Lublin, who lived between 1645 and 1712.
As the name gained recognition, it was also associated with several notable figures throughout history. In the 19th century, Piotr DRAYNA (1810-1887) was a respected lawyer and judge in Warsaw, while Józef DRAYNA (1832-1901) was a celebrated Polish poet and writer.
Moving into the 20th century, the DRAYNA surname continued to be carried by notable individuals. One such person was Stanisław DRAYNA (1903-1978), a renowned Polish architect who contributed significantly to the reconstruction efforts in Warsaw after World War II.
Another prominent figure with this surname was Czesław DRAYNA (1920-1995), a celebrated Polish actor and theater director. His performances on stage and screen earned him widespread acclaim and numerous accolades throughout his career.
While the DRAYNA surname has its roots firmly planted in Polish soil, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by emigrants and their descendants. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply intertwined with the rich cultural heritage of Poland.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Drayna
Among Census respondents with the surname Drayna, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Drayna 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 Drayna surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.0% · 95
- Two or more races3.0% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Drayna
Drayna 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
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-14 bearers (-12.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 10,462 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -14 bearers (-12.3%) | Down 10,462 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 Drayna 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 | #145,220 | #155,682 | -7.2% |
| Count | 114 | 100 | -12.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Drayna bearers went from 114 to 100 (-12.3% change). The surname moved down 10,462 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #155,682.
FAQ
Drayna surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Drayna?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Drayna. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Drayna?
Drayna ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 100 people with the surname Drayna. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Drayna.
Has Drayna become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Drayna went from 114 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 14 (-12.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Drayna?
Among Census respondents with the surname Drayna, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic (2.0%). 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 Drayna in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.0% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Drayna appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.0%), Two or More Races (3.0%), Hispanic (2.0%). 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 Drayna (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 Drayna mean?
Originally from a place name derived from an Old English word meaning "treeless valley". 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 Drayna (0.03 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 Drayna?
If you just want to know how many people are called Drayna, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.