2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Jagelski
A Polish patronymic surname derived from the diminutive form of the given name "Jagieł".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Jagelski. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Jagelski 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Jagelski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Jagelski, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.5%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Jagelski
The surname Jagelski is of Polish origin, derived from the personal name Jagiel or Jagielski, which itself is a derivative of the Old Polish word "jagla" meaning "millet." The name likely originated in the 14th or 15th century in the regions of what is now central and eastern Poland.
The earliest recorded instances of the Jagelski surname can be traced back to the 15th century, where it appears in various historical records and documents from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. One notable figure bearing this name was Jan Jagelski, a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Prussian Crusades during the late 15th century.
Another prominent individual with the Jagelski surname was Stanisław Jagelski, a Polish philosopher and writer who lived in the 16th century. His works, which explored topics such as ethics and political theory, were widely influential during the Renaissance period in Poland.
In the 17th century, the Jagelski surname appeared in various parish records and censuses in the regions of Mazovia and Greater Poland. During this time, the name was also associated with several villages and small towns, suggesting that it may have originated from a place name or a locality.
One notable bearer of the Jagelski surname in the 18th century was Michał Jagelski, a Polish painter and illustrator who was known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can still be found in several churches and museums across Poland.
In the 19th century, the Jagelski surname gained further prominence with the birth of Józef Jagelski, a Polish historian and archivist who made significant contributions to the study of Polish history and culture. He was also involved in the preservation of historical documents and manuscripts, many of which shed light on the origins and evolution of Polish surnames.
Throughout its history, the Jagelski surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, including landowners, military personnel, academics, artists, and religious figures. While the name's exact origins and meanings have been subject to debate, it remains an integral part of Polish cultural heritage and identity.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jagelski
Among Census respondents with the surname Jagelski, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.5%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Jagelski 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 Jagelski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.7% · 97
- Two or more races6.5% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Jagelski
Jagelski 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
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+3 bearers (+2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,405 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.9%) | Up 4,405 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 Jagelski 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 | #156,044 | #151,639 | 2.8% |
| Count | 104 | 107 | 2.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Jagelski bearers went from 104 to 107 (+2.9% change). The surname moved up 4,405 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #151,639.
FAQ
Jagelski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Jagelski?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Jagelski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Jagelski?
Jagelski ranks #151,639 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 107 people with the surname Jagelski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), 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 Jagelski.
Has Jagelski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Jagelski went from 104 recorded bearers to 107. That is an increase of 3 (+2.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Jagelski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Jagelski, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.5%) and Hispanic (2.8%). 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 Jagelski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.7% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Jagelski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.7%), Two or More Races (6.5%), Hispanic (2.8%). 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 Jagelski (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 Jagelski mean?
A Polish patronymic surname derived from the diminutive form of the given name "Jagieł". 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 Jagelski (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 have the surname Jagelski?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.