2000
#8,803
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,426
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.27
Rare Last name
Krajewski
A toponymic surname referring to someone from a place called Krajew or Krajewo in Poland.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,768 Americans carry the last name Krajewski. That puts it at #9,473 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.10 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 90,965 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Krajewski 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Krajewski with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
3.8K
1 in 90,965
Census rank
#9,473
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,286 bearers of the surname Krajewski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.10 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 9473rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Krajewski, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and Hispanic (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Krajewski
The surname Krajewski has its origins in Poland, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Polish word "kraj," which means "land" or "country," and the suffix "-ewski," which indicates a place of origin or belonging. This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who came from a particular region or village.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Krajewski can be found in historical records from the 15th and 16th centuries in various regions of Poland. For example, there are mentions of individuals with this surname in the town records of Krakow and Poznan during this time period.
In terms of historical references, the name Krajewski does not appear to have been prominently featured in major manuscripts or chronicles from ancient times. However, it is possible that some individuals with this surname may have been involved in local events or held minor positions within their respective communities.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Krajewski was Jan Krajewski, who lived in the late 16th century and was a landowner in the town of Lublin. Another notable figure was Stanislaw Krajewski (1617-1673), a Polish Catholic priest and theologian who served as a canon in the city of Krakow.
In the 19th century, there was a writer and playwright named Franciszek Krajewski (1823-1892) who was known for his works in the Polish language. Additionally, Wladyslaw Krajewski (1855-1907) was a Polish painter and art educator who trained many notable artists of his time.
Another individual worth mentioning is Marian Krajewski (1895-1976), a Polish lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Sejm (the lower house of the Polish parliament) in the interwar period.
While the Krajewski surname is not as widespread as some other Polish names, it has maintained a presence throughout the country's history, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields, including literature, arts, politics, and religion.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Krajewski
Among Census respondents with the surname Krajewski, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and Hispanic (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Krajewski 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 Krajewski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.1% · 3,091
- Two or more races2.6% · 85
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 81
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 16
- Black or African American0.2% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Krajewski
Krajewski 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
#9,515
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,416
-10 bearers (-0.3%)
Per 100,000 1.16
Rank movement Down 712 places
2020
#9,473
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,286
-130 bearers (-3.8%)
Per 100,000 1.10
Rank movement Up 42 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #8,803 | 3,426 | 1.27 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #9,515 | 3,416 | 1.16 | -10 bearers (-0.3%) | Down 712 places |
| 2020 | #9,473 | 3,286 | 1.10 | -130 bearers (-3.8%) | Up 42 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 Krajewski 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 | #9,515 | #9,473 | 0.4% |
| Count | 3,416 | 3,286 | -3.8% |
| Per 100K | 1.16 | 1.10 | -5.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Krajewski bearers went from 3,416 to 3,286 (-3.8% change). The surname moved up 42 positions in the national ranking, going from #9,515 to #9,473.
FAQ
Krajewski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Krajewski?
Name Census estimates that about 3,768 living Americans carry the surname Krajewski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 90,965 residents.
How common is Krajewski?
Krajewski ranks #9,473 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.10 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,286 people with the surname Krajewski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,768), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.1 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.10 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Krajewski.
Has Krajewski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Krajewski went from 3,416 recorded bearers to 3,286. That is a decrease of 130 (-3.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #9,515 to #9,473.
What does the Census say about the background of Krajewski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Krajewski, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and Hispanic (2.5%). 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 Krajewski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.1% (3,091 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Krajewski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.1%), Two or More Races (2.6%), Hispanic (2.5%). 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 Krajewski (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 Krajewski mean?
A toponymic surname referring to someone from a place called Krajew or Krajewo in Poland. 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 Krajewski (1.10 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 Krajewski?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Krajewski at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.