2000
#127,948
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Korzon
Of Russian origin, potentially relating to a currier or leather worker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Korzon. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Korzon 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Korzon in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Korzon, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Korzon
The surname Korzon originated in Poland, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "korzenie," which means "roots." This suggests that the name may have originally been used as a descriptive name for someone who lived near tree roots or had a connection to the forest.
Historical records show that the name Korzon was prevalent in the regions of Wielkopolska, Małopolska, and Mazowsze in Poland. In the 17th century, a notable individual named Jan Korzon (1620-1678) was recorded as a nobleman and landowner in the town of Kalisz, located in central Poland.
The earliest known written record of the surname Korzon appears in the "Księgi Grodzkie" (District Court Books) of the city of Lublin, dating back to the late 16th century. These records were vital sources of information on legal matters, property ownership, and local events during that time period.
In the 18th century, the name Korzon gained prominence with the birth of Tadeusz Korzon (1839-1918), a renowned Polish historian and professor at the University of Warsaw. His works focused on the history of Poland during the 18th and 19th centuries, and he is considered one of the most influential Polish historians of his time.
Another noteworthy individual with the surname Korzon was Władysław Korzon (1875-1958), a Polish military officer and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland from 1924 to 1925. He played a crucial role in shaping Poland's foreign policy during the interwar period.
The name Korzon has also been linked to several place names in Poland, such as Korzonek, a village in the Łódź Voivodeship, and Korzonów, a village in the Lublin Voivodeship. These place names may have derived from the surname itself or vice versa, reflecting the strong connection between surnames and geographical locations in Poland.
Other notable individuals with the surname Korzon include Józef Korzon (1871-1939), a Polish architect and urban planner, and Kazimierz Korzon (1885-1957), a Polish painter and art critic known for his landscapes and portraits.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Korzon
Among Census respondents with the surname Korzon, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Korzon 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 Korzon surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.4% · 113
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 4
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Korzon
Korzon 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
#133,048
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
+4 bearers (+3.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,100 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-6 bearers (-4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,261 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,948 | 123 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,048 | 127 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.3%) | Down 5,100 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-4.7%) | Down 8,261 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 Korzon 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 | #133,048 | #141,309 | -6.2% |
| Count | 127 | 121 | -4.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Korzon bearers went from 127 to 121 (-4.7% change). The surname moved down 8,261 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,048 to #141,309.
FAQ
Korzon surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Korzon?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Korzon. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Korzon?
Korzon ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Korzon. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Korzon.
Has Korzon become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Korzon went from 127 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 6 (-4.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,048 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Korzon?
Among Census respondents with the surname Korzon, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Korzon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.4% (113 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Korzon appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.4%), Hispanic (3.3%), Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Korzon (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 Korzon mean?
Of Russian origin, potentially relating to a currier or leather worker. 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 Korzon (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 are called Korzon?
Find out how common the surname Korzon is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.