2000
#119,644
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 134
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Habowski
Of Bosnian origin referring to a person from Gabela.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Habowski. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Habowski 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Habowski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Habowski, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Habowski
The surname HABOWSKI is believed to have originated in Poland, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "habowski," which means "from Habowo," a small village located in the central region of the country.
The earliest recorded instance of the name HABOWSKI can be found in a Polish census record from the year 1587, where it was listed as "Habowsky." This variation in spelling was common during that era, as standardized spellings were not widely adopted until much later.
One of the notable individuals bearing this surname was Jan HABOWSKI, a Polish nobleman who lived in the 17th century. He was a prominent figure in the local government and served as the mayor of the town of Krakow from 1642 to 1648.
In the 18th century, the HABOWSKI name appeared in several historical documents related to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. For instance, Jakub HABOWSKI was a soldier who fought in the war against Sweden in 1702, and his exploits were recorded in a military chronicle of that time.
As the HABOWSKI family spread across Europe, variations of the name emerged. In Germany, for example, the surname was sometimes spelled as "Habofski" or "Habuski." One notable bearer of this variant was Karl Habofski, a German philosopher who lived from 1789 to 1857 and wrote extensively on ethics and morality.
Another individual of note was Maria HABOWSKI, a renowned Polish artist born in 1845. She was known for her intricate paintings depicting scenes from rural life in her home country, and her work is still celebrated in various art museums across Poland today.
The HABOWSKI surname has also been associated with several notable figures in the field of science. One such individual was Stanislaw HABOWSKI, a Polish physicist who lived from 1876 to 1949 and made significant contributions to the study of thermodynamics and quantum mechanics.
While the HABOWSKI name may not be as widespread as some other surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made their mark in various fields throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Habowski
Among Census respondents with the surname Habowski, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Habowski 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 Habowski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.9% · 112
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Habowski
Habowski 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
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-13 bearers (-9.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,660 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-3 bearers (-2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,207 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #119,644 | 134 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-9.7%) | Down 18,660 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.5%) | Down 5,207 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 Habowski 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 | #138,304 | #143,511 | -3.8% |
| Count | 121 | 118 | -2.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Habowski bearers went from 121 to 118 (-2.5% change). The surname moved down 5,207 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #143,511.
FAQ
Habowski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Habowski?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Habowski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Habowski?
Habowski ranks #143,511 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 118 people with the surname Habowski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), 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 Habowski.
Has Habowski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Habowski went from 121 recorded bearers to 118. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Habowski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Habowski, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.8%). 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 Habowski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.9% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Habowski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.9%), Hispanic (4.2%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.8%). 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 Habowski (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 Habowski mean?
Of Bosnian origin referring to a person from Gabela. 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 Habowski (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 Habowski?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.