2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Gaworecki
A Polish surname likely derived from the word "gawor" meaning jackdaw or rook.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Gaworecki. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gaworecki 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Gaworecki in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gaworecki, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gaworecki
The surname Gaworecki is of Polish origin, with its roots traced back to the 14th century. The name is derived from the Polish word "gawor," meaning a jackdaw or a small crow. It is believed that the name was initially used as a nickname for someone with a dark complexion or dark hair, resembling the appearance of a jackdaw.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Gaworecki surname can be found in the records of the Krakow region, where it was mentioned in connection with a landowner named Piotr Gaworecki, who lived in the late 15th century. This suggests that the name may have originated among the landed gentry or nobility of the region.
In the 16th century, the Gaworecki family established themselves as a prominent noble family in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Prominent members of the family during this period included Jan Gaworecki (1503-1575), a military leader and diplomat, and Andrzej Gaworecki (1535-1610), a renowned scholar and writer.
The Gaworecki surname continued to appear in various historical records throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly in the regions of Lesser Poland and Masovia. One notable figure was Stanisław Gaworecki (1701-1776), a Jesuit priest and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of education.
As the Gaworecki family spread throughout Poland, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, including Gaworek, Gawor, and Gawora. These variations often reflected regional dialects or linguistic influences from neighboring areas.
During the 19th century, the Gaworecki surname gained recognition beyond Poland's borders. Franciszek Gaworecki (1801-1876), a Polish emigrant to the United States, became a prominent figure in the Polish-American community and played a role in the preservation of Polish culture and traditions in his adopted homeland.
Other notable individuals with the Gaworecki surname include Tadeusz Gaworecki (1870-1938), a Polish painter and art teacher, and Wacław Gaworecki (1892-1958), a Polish scientist and inventor who made significant contributions to the field of radio engineering.
While the Gaworecki surname has its roots in Poland, over the centuries, it has spread to various parts of the world, including other European countries and North America, carried by Polish emigrants and their descendants. However, the name remains closely associated with its Polish heritage and the rich cultural traditions of the region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gaworecki
Among Census respondents with the surname Gaworecki, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Gaworecki 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 Gaworecki surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.2% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gaworecki
Gaworecki 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
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-4 bearers (-3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 14,804 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+5 bearers (+5.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,373 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | -4 bearers (-3.8%) | Down 14,804 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+5.0%) | Up 7,373 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 Gaworecki 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 | #159,712 | #152,339 | 4.6% |
| Count | 101 | 106 | 5.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 18.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gaworecki bearers went from 101 to 106 (+5.0% change). The surname moved up 7,373 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #152,339.
FAQ
Gaworecki surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gaworecki?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Gaworecki. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Gaworecki?
Gaworecki ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Gaworecki. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Gaworecki.
Has Gaworecki become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gaworecki went from 101 recorded bearers to 106. That is an increase of 5 (+5.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Gaworecki?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gaworecki, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). 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 Gaworecki in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.2% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gaworecki appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.2%), Hispanic (0.9%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). 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 Gaworecki (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 Gaworecki mean?
A Polish surname likely derived from the word "gawor" meaning jackdaw or rook. 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 Gaworecki (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 Americans have the surname Gaworecki?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.