2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Gogolewski
A Polonized surname derived from the Russian word "gogol", meaning "quail".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Gogolewski. 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 Gogolewski 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 Gogolewski 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 Gogolewski, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gogolewski
The surname Gogolewski is of Polish origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "gogol," which refers to a type of waterfowl known as the common goldeneye. This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with someone who lived near a body of water frequented by these birds or perhaps even someone who hunted or traded in these waterfowl.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of the village of Grzegorzew, located in the central Polish region of Mazovia, dating back to the late 1500s. During this period, the name was often spelled as "Gogolewski" or variations like "Gogolowsky" or "Gogolewsky."
In the 17th century, the name appears in several historical documents, including land ownership records and tax registers, throughout various regions of Poland. This suggests that the Gogolewski family had established itself across different parts of the country by that time.
One notable figure bearing this surname was Jan Gogolewski, a Polish military officer who fought against the Swedish invasion during the Deluge (Polish-Swedish War) in the mid-17th century. He is recorded as having participated in several battles, including the Siege of Jasna Góra in 1655.
Another historically significant individual with this name was Michał Gogolewski, a Polish nobleman and landowner who lived in the late 18th century. He is mentioned in various estate records and legal documents from the time, indicating his prominent status within the local community.
In the 19th century, the name Gogolewski can be found in several literary works and publications from that era. One example is the writings of the renowned Polish poet and dramatist Adam Mickiewicz, who mentions a character named Gogolewski in his epic poem "Pan Tadeusz," published in 1834.
During the early 20th century, Stanisław Gogolewski gained recognition as a Polish artist and sculptor, known for his works depicting scenes from Polish history and folklore. He was born in 1885 and passed away in 1962, leaving behind a significant artistic legacy.
It's worth noting that variations of the name, such as "Gogolowski" or "Gogolovsky," have also been documented in historical records, likely due to regional differences in pronunciation and spelling conventions over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gogolewski
Among Census respondents with the surname Gogolewski, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Gogolewski 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 Gogolewski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.0% · 97
- Two or more races2.0% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gogolewski
Gogolewski appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-4 bearers (-3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 363 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -4 bearers (-3.8%) | Down 363 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 Gogolewski 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 | #154,907 | #155,270 | -0.2% |
| Count | 105 | 101 | -3.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gogolewski bearers went from 105 to 101 (-3.8% change). The surname moved down 363 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #155,270.
FAQ
Gogolewski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gogolewski?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Gogolewski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Gogolewski?
Gogolewski 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 Gogolewski. 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 Gogolewski.
Has Gogolewski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gogolewski went from 105 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #154,907 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Gogolewski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gogolewski, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (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 Gogolewski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.0% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gogolewski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.0%), Two or More Races (2.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (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 Gogolewski (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 Gogolewski mean?
A Polonized surname derived from the Russian word "gogol", meaning "quail". 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 Gogolewski (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 are called Gogolewski?
Want to know how many people have the surname Gogolewski? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.