2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Gasik
An ethnic surname likely of Polish origin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Gasik. 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 Gasik 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 Gasik 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 Gasik, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gasik
The surname GASIK is believed to have originated in Poland and dates back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Polish word "gasić," which means "to extinguish" or "to put out." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked as a firefighter or was involved in fire-related activities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GASIK can be found in a medieval document from the town of Kraków, where a man named Jan Gasik was mentioned as a resident in the year 1387. Another early reference comes from a 15th-century census record in the village of Wieliczka, which listed a family with the surname GASIK.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the GASIK name began to spread across other regions of Poland, with records showing families bearing this surname in cities such as Warszawa, Poznań, and Gdańsk. It is also possible that the name may have been influenced by or derived from the German word "Gassig," which means "street" or "alley."
One notable individual with the GASIK surname was Jakub Gasik (1598-1668), a renowned Polish painter and artist who was known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in several churches and museums across Poland and are considered important examples of the Baroque style.
Another historical figure with this last name was Michał Gasik (1723-1796), a Polish military officer who fought in the Polish-Russian War of 1792. He rose to the rank of colonel and was praised for his bravery and leadership during the conflict.
In the 19th century, a man named Franciszek Gasik (1845-1912) gained recognition as a prominent architect and builder in the city of Kraków. He was responsible for designing and constructing several notable buildings, including the Juliusz Słowacki Theatre and the Kraków Polytechnic Institute.
During the 20th century, one notable individual with the GASIK surname was Józef Gasik (1910-1988), a Polish mathematician and professor who made significant contributions to the field of probability theory and stochastic processes.
It is worth mentioning that while the GASIK surname originated in Poland, it has since spread to other countries due to migration and immigration. However, the historical roots and earliest known records of this name can be traced back to various regions of Poland, where it has been documented since the Middle Ages.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gasik
Among Census respondents with the surname Gasik, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Gasik 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 Gasik surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 100
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gasik
Gasik 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
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-10 bearers (-8.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,086 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-9 bearers (-8.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 5,230 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.4%) | Down 19,086 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -9 bearers (-8.3%) | Down 5,230 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 Gasik 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 | #150,452 | #155,682 | -3.5% |
| Count | 109 | 100 | -8.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gasik bearers went from 109 to 100 (-8.3% change). The surname moved down 5,230 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #155,682.
FAQ
Gasik surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gasik?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Gasik. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Gasik?
Gasik 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 Gasik. 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 Gasik.
Has Gasik become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gasik went from 109 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 9 (-8.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #150,452 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Gasik?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gasik, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Gasik in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gasik appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Gasik (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 Gasik mean?
An ethnic surname likely of Polish origin. 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 Gasik (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 Gasik?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Gasik on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.