2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Halaburda
A Polish surname derived from the word "hałas," meaning noise or commotion.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 140 Americans carry the last name Halaburda. That puts it at #140,525 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,448,245 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Halaburda 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
140
1 in 2,448,245
Census rank
#140,525
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
122
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 122 bearers of the surname Halaburda in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 140525th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Halaburda, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Halaburda
The surname Halaburda originated in Poland during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "halaburdnik," which referred to a soldier or guard armed with a halberd, a type of pole weapon with an axe-like head and a spear-like point. The name may have been given as a descriptive nickname to someone who carried this weapon or was associated with its use.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Halaburda can be found in the town records of Krakow, Poland, from the 15th century. In these records, a certain Maciej Halaburda is mentioned as a resident of the city in the year 1482. This suggests that the name was already in use as a surname by this time.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Halaburda name appeared in various Polish historical documents and records. One notable bearer of this surname was Jan Halaburda (c. 1560-1630), a Polish nobleman and military commander who served under King Sigismund III Vasa. He participated in several military campaigns against the Ottoman Empire and was renowned for his bravery and leadership.
In the 18th century, the Halaburda surname became more widespread across different regions of Poland. One noteworthy individual was Józef Halaburda (1726-1802), a Polish Catholic priest and theologian who served as the rector of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow. His writings on moral theology and philosophy were widely acclaimed during his time.
The 19th century saw the Halaburda name spread to other parts of Europe, particularly through migration and population movements. One example is Adam Halaburda (1834-1918), a Polish-born engineer and inventor who lived and worked in Germany. He is credited with developing several innovative designs for steam engines and boilers.
Another notable bearer of the Halaburda surname was Franciszek Halaburda (1856-1932), a Polish painter and art educator. He was known for his landscapes and genre scenes depicting rural life in Poland. His works are part of the collections of several prestigious museums in Poland.
While the Halaburda surname has its roots in Poland, it has since been adopted by people of various nationalities and ethnicities around the world. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in Poland, where it initially emerged as a descriptive name associated with soldiers and guards who wielded halberds.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Halaburda
Among Census respondents with the surname Halaburda, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Halaburda 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 Halaburda surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.2% · 121
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Halaburda
Halaburda 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
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+14 bearers (+13.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,987 places
2020
#140,525
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
+5 bearers (+4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,583 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | +14 bearers (+13.6%) | Up 4,987 places |
| 2020 | #140,525 | 122 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.3%) | Up 1,583 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 Halaburda 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 | #142,108 | #140,525 | 1.1% |
| Count | 117 | 122 | 4.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 2.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Halaburda bearers went from 117 to 122 (+4.3% change). The surname moved up 1,583 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #140,525.
FAQ
Halaburda surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Halaburda?
Name Census estimates that about 140 living Americans carry the surname Halaburda. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,448,245 residents.
How common is Halaburda?
Halaburda ranks #140,525 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 122 people with the surname Halaburda. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (140), 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 Halaburda.
Has Halaburda become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Halaburda went from 117 recorded bearers to 122. That is an increase of 5 (+4.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #142,108 to #140,525.
What does the Census say about the background of Halaburda?
Among Census respondents with the surname Halaburda, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (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 Halaburda in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.2% (121 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Halaburda appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.2%), Hispanic (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 Halaburda (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 Halaburda mean?
A Polish surname derived from the word "hałas," meaning noise or commotion. 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 Halaburda (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 people share the surname Halaburda?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.