2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dubrowski
A surname of Slavic origin indicating someone who resided near or among oak trees.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Dubrowski. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dubrowski 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Dubrowski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dubrowski, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dubrowski
The surname Dubrowski has its origins in Poland, where it first emerged in the 14th century. It is derived from the Polish word "dąbrowa," which means "oak forest." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near or worked in an oak forest.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dubrowski can be found in the Księga Henrykowska, a 14th-century Polish manuscript that contains records of land ownership and transactions in the region of Lower Silesia. The name is spelled "Dambrowsky" in this document, reflecting the traditional Polish spelling.
In the 16th century, the name appears in various forms, such as "Dąbrowski," "Dambrowsky," and "Dombrowsky," in Polish church records and municipal archives from cities like Warsaw and Krakow. This indicates that the name had spread across different regions of Poland by this time.
One notable bearer of the Dubrowski name was Jan Henryk Dąbrowski (1755-1818), a Polish military commander who fought in the Polish-Russian War of 1792 and later organized Polish legions to support Napoleon's campaigns. He is remembered as a national hero in Poland for his efforts to restore Polish independence.
Another famous Dubrowski was Jarosław Dąbrowski (1836-1871), a Polish writer and poet who was a member of the "Ukrainian School" literary movement. His works often explored themes of Ukrainian folk culture and history.
In the 19th century, the Dubrowski name can be found in records from various parts of the Russian Empire, as many Poles were forced to migrate or were exiled following the partitions of Poland. For example, Bronisław Dąbrowski (1870-1928) was a Polish-Russian engineer and inventor who played a significant role in the development of early aviation technology.
The name Dubrowski also has a presence outside of Poland and Russia. For instance, Ignacy Dubrowski (1854-1916) was a Polish-American engineer and inventor who made important contributions to the development of the railroad industry in the United States.
Throughout its history, the surname Dubrowski has maintained its connection to its Polish roots, with various spelling variations reflecting regional dialects and linguistic influences. Despite its geographical spread, the name has retained its association with the oak forest, a symbol of strength and resilience in Polish culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dubrowski
Among Census respondents with the surname Dubrowski, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Dubrowski 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 Dubrowski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.7% · 112
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dubrowski
Dubrowski 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
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-3 bearers (-2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,013 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+11 bearers (+10.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,499 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.8%) | Down 13,013 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.4%) | Up 9,499 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 Dubrowski 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 | #153,769 | #144,270 | 6.2% |
| Count | 106 | 117 | 10.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dubrowski bearers went from 106 to 117 (+10.4% change). The surname moved up 9,499 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #144,270.
FAQ
Dubrowski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dubrowski?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Dubrowski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Dubrowski?
Dubrowski ranks #144,270 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 117 people with the surname Dubrowski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), 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 Dubrowski.
Has Dubrowski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dubrowski went from 106 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 11 (+10.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Dubrowski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dubrowski, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). 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 Dubrowski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.7% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dubrowski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.7%), Hispanic (2.6%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). 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 Dubrowski (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 Dubrowski mean?
A surname of Slavic origin indicating someone who resided near or among oak trees. 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 Dubrowski (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 many people share the surname Dubrowski?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.