2000
#102,173
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 163
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Guzewicz
A Polish surname likely derived from the personal name Gus or Guz.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 182 Americans carry the last name Guzewicz. That puts it at #116,252 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,883,266 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Guzewicz 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
182
1 in 1,883,266
Census rank
#116,252
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
159
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 159 bearers of the surname Guzewicz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 116252nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Guzewicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Guzewicz
The surname Guzewicz is of Polish origin, and its roots can be traced back to the medieval period in the region of modern-day Poland. The name is believed to have derived from the Polish word "guz," which means "knot" or "lump," suggesting a potential occupation or distinguishing physical characteristic associated with the original bearer.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Guzewicz can be found in the 16th-century parish records of the village of Guzew, located in the Mazovian region of central Poland. This connection indicates that the name likely originated as a toponymic surname, referring to an individual's place of birth or residence.
In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Guzewicz surname was Jan Guzewicz, a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Krakow. He played a significant role in the local trade and commerce, and his name is mentioned in several historical documents from that era.
Another notable individual was Katarzyna Guzewicz, a celebrated poet and writer who lived in the late 18th century. Her works, which explored themes of love, nature, and patriotism, gained widespread acclaim and contributed to the cultural renaissance of the Polish literary tradition.
During the 19th century, the Guzewicz family produced several respected academics and scholars. One such figure was Tomasz Guzewicz (1812-1887), a renowned linguist and professor at the University of Warsaw. His groundbreaking research on Slavic languages and their historical development earned him widespread recognition among his peers.
In the early 20th century, the Guzewicz surname gained further prominence with the life of Stanislaw Guzewicz (1895-1968), a celebrated artist and painter whose works captured the vibrant landscapes and cultural traditions of rural Poland. His paintings are now displayed in prestigious galleries and museums across the country.
Throughout its history, the Guzewicz surname has been associated with various professions and notable individuals, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse contributions of those who bore this name. While the name originated in Poland, it has since spread globally, carried by descendants and immigrants who have left their mark on various communities worldwide.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Guzewicz
Among Census respondents with the surname Guzewicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Guzewicz 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 Guzewicz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 159
Timeline
Historical Census data for Guzewicz
Guzewicz 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
#110,286
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 160
-3 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 8,113 places
2020
#116,252
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 159
-1 bearers (-0.6%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 5,966 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #102,173 | 163 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #110,286 | 160 | 0.05 | -3 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 8,113 places |
| 2020 | #116,252 | 159 | 0.05 | -1 bearers (-0.6%) | Down 5,966 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 Guzewicz 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 | #110,286 | #116,252 | -5.4% |
| Count | 160 | 159 | -0.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | 6.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Guzewicz bearers went from 160 to 159 (-0.6% change). The surname moved down 5,966 positions in the national ranking, going from #110,286 to #116,252.
FAQ
Guzewicz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Guzewicz?
Name Census estimates that about 182 living Americans carry the surname Guzewicz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,883,266 residents.
How common is Guzewicz?
Guzewicz ranks #116,252 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 159 people with the surname Guzewicz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (182), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Guzewicz.
Has Guzewicz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Guzewicz went from 160 recorded bearers to 159. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #110,286 to #116,252.
What does the Census say about the background of Guzewicz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Guzewicz, 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 Guzewicz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (159 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Guzewicz 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 Guzewicz (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 Guzewicz mean?
A Polish surname likely derived from the personal name Gus or Guz. 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 Guzewicz (0.05 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 have the surname Guzewicz?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.