2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Florkiewicz
A Polish surname likely originating as a nickname or patronymic.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Florkiewicz. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Florkiewicz 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
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Florkiewicz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Florkiewicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Florkiewicz
The surname FLORKIEWICZ originated in Poland, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "florki," which referred to a type of fabric or textile material produced in the region. The name likely indicated an association with the textile trade or industry.
FLORKIEWICZ is a variant spelling of the more common Polish surname FLORKOWICZ, which shares the same etymological origins. Historical records from the 16th and 17th centuries mention instances of both spellings being used interchangeably in different regions of Poland.
One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the parish records of the town of Wrocław (formerly Breslau) from the late 1500s, where a family by the name of FLORKIEWICZ is documented as residing in the area.
In the 18th century, a notable figure named Jan FLORKIEWICZ (1705-1778) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the Kraków region, owning several estates and properties in the area surrounding the city.
Another individual of historical significance was Michał FLORKIEWICZ (1822-1892), a Polish writer and journalist who published several works on literature and cultural topics during the Romantic era in Poland.
The name FLORKIEWICZ also appears in records from the 19th century relating to the Polish diaspora in the United States. A family by the name of FLORKIEWICZ is documented as having settled in the city of Chicago in the 1870s, where they established a successful business in the textile industry.
In the early 20th century, a notable figure named Tomasz FLORKIEWICZ (1879-1954) was a renowned architect in Warsaw, responsible for designing several iconic buildings and structures in the city before and after World War II.
While the surname FLORKIEWICZ is not among the most common in Poland today, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, landowners, writers, and architects.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Florkiewicz
Among Census respondents with the surname Florkiewicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Florkiewicz 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 Florkiewicz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.0% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Florkiewicz
Florkiewicz 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
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+12 bearers (+11.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,862 places
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-15 bearers (-12.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 12,121 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+11.5%) | Up 2,862 places |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -15 bearers (-12.9%) | Down 12,121 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 Florkiewicz 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 | #143,149 | #155,270 | -8.5% |
| Count | 116 | 101 | -12.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Florkiewicz bearers went from 116 to 101 (-12.9% change). The surname moved down 12,121 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #155,270.
FAQ
Florkiewicz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Florkiewicz?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Florkiewicz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Florkiewicz?
Florkiewicz ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 101 people with the surname Florkiewicz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), 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 Florkiewicz.
Has Florkiewicz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Florkiewicz went from 116 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 15 (-12.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Florkiewicz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Florkiewicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%). 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 Florkiewicz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.0% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Florkiewicz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.0%), Hispanic (2.0%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%). 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 Florkiewicz (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 Florkiewicz mean?
A Polish surname likely originating as a nickname or patronymic. 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 Florkiewicz (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 Florkiewicz?
Find out how many Americans have the surname Florkiewicz on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.