2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Drewno
A Polish surname referring to wood or timber.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 105 Americans carry the last name Drewno. That puts it at #156,621 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,264,327 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Drewno 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
105
1 in 3,264,327
Census rank
#156,621
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
92
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 92 bearers of the surname Drewno in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156621st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Drewno, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Drewno
The surname Drewno has its origins in Poland, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Polish word "drewno," which means "wood" or "timber," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in occupations related to forestry, carpentry, or woodworking.
The first recorded instances of the Drewno name can be found in historical documents from the 14th century, particularly in regions such as Pomerania, Silesia, and Masovia. These early records often refer to individuals with this surname as "Dręwno" or "Drzemno," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that time.
One of the earliest documented references to the Drewno name comes from a 1382 manuscript in the city of Krakow, where a certain "Jan Drewno" is mentioned as a respected craftsman and woodworker. This record provides insight into the occupational roots of the surname and its potential connection to the guild system prevalent in medieval Poland.
During the 15th century, the Drewno name gained prominence in the region of Masovia, where several prominent families bearing this surname are recorded in local parish registers and tax records. Notable individuals from this era include Marcin Drewno (1432-1498), a respected landowner and local official in the town of Płock.
In the 16th century, the Drewno name spread across various regions of Poland, with several members of the family serving in various military and administrative roles. One notable figure was Jakub Drewno (1547-1612), a military commander who fought in the Polish-Muscovite War and was awarded lands in the region of Podlasie for his service.
The 17th century saw the Drewno name gain further prominence, with several members of the family achieving notable positions in the Polish nobility. Stanisław Drewno (1622-1689) was a prominent landowner and politician who served as a member of the Sejm (Polish parliament) and played a crucial role in the negotiations leading to the election of King John III Sobieski.
As the centuries progressed, the Drewno name continued to be associated with various professions and social classes in Poland, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and occupations of its bearers. While some members of the family remained involved in woodworking and forestry, others pursued careers in academia, the military, and various skilled trades.
Throughout its history, the Drewno surname has been carried by several notable individuals, including the 19th-century writer and poet Franciszek Drewno (1810-1876), the renowned 20th-century sculptor and artist Tadeusz Drewno (1917-1998), and the contemporary Polish politician and member of the Sejm, Paweł Drewno (born 1969).
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Drewno
Among Census respondents with the surname Drewno, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Drewno 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 Drewno surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.0% · 80
- Hispanic or Latino13.0% · 12
Timeline
Historical Census data for Drewno
Drewno 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
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+6 bearers (+5.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,324 places
2020
#156,621
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 92
-26 bearers (-22.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 15,481 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.4%) | Down 3,324 places |
| 2020 | #156,621 | 92 | 0.03 | -26 bearers (-22.0%) | Down 15,481 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 Drewno 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 | #141,140 | #156,621 | -11.0% |
| Count | 118 | 92 | -22.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -23.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Drewno bearers went from 118 to 92 (-22.0% change). The surname moved down 15,481 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #156,621.
FAQ
Drewno surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Drewno?
Name Census estimates that about 105 living Americans carry the surname Drewno. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,264,327 residents.
How common is Drewno?
Drewno ranks #156,621 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 92 people with the surname Drewno. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (105), 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 Drewno.
Has Drewno become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Drewno went from 118 recorded bearers to 92. That is a decrease of 26 (-22.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #156,621.
What does the Census say about the background of Drewno?
Among Census respondents with the surname Drewno, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.0%). 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 Drewno in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.0% (80 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Drewno appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.0%), Hispanic (13.0%). 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 Drewno (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 Drewno mean?
A Polish surname referring to wood or timber. 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 Drewno (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 many people have the last name Drewno?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Drewno on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.