2000
#127,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Krasnicki
A locational surname derived from the town of Krasnik in Poland.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Krasnicki. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Krasnicki 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Krasnicki in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Krasnicki, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Krasnicki
The surname Krasnicki is of Polish origin, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the Polish word "krasnicki," which translates to "a person from the town of Krasnystaw." This small town is located in the southeastern part of Poland, in the region known as Lesser Poland.
The earliest recorded instance of the Krasnicki surname can be found in the Metryka Koronna, an official register of documents from the Crown Chancellery of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, dating back to the late 16th century. This suggests that the name was already in use during this time period among individuals hailing from the Krasnystaw area.
In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Krasnicki surname was Jan Krasnicki, a Polish nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the Polish-Ottoman Wars. He was born in 1610 and died in 1682, leaving behind a legacy as a skilled strategist and defender of Polish territories against Ottoman invasions.
Another prominent individual with the Krasnicki surname was Franciszek Krasnicki, a Polish artist and painter who lived in the 18th century. He was renowned for his religious paintings and frescoes adorning numerous churches and cathedrals throughout Poland. His works showcased the Baroque and Rococo styles popular during his time.
During the 19th century, the Krasnicki surname gained further recognition with the birth of Zygmunt Krasnicki in 1812. He was a Polish writer, poet, and novelist who contributed significantly to the Polish Romantic literary movement. His works often explored themes of patriotism, national identity, and the struggles of the Polish people during the partitions of Poland.
In the early 20th century, Józef Krasnicki, born in 1895, made his mark as a prominent Polish economist and academic. He served as a professor at the University of Warsaw and was instrumental in shaping economic policies and theories during the interwar period in Poland.
Throughout its history, the Krasnicki surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, military leaders, and academics. While its origins can be traced back to the town of Krasnystaw, the name has since spread across Poland and beyond, carried by those who have made significant contributions to Polish culture, literature, and history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Krasnicki
Among Census respondents with the surname Krasnicki, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Krasnicki 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 Krasnicki surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 120
Timeline
Historical Census data for Krasnicki
Krasnicki 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
#129,047
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
+8 bearers (+6.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,861 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-12 bearers (-9.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,002 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,186 | 124 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #129,047 | 132 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+6.5%) | Down 1,861 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-9.1%) | Down 13,002 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 Krasnicki 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 | #129,047 | #142,049 | -10.1% |
| Count | 132 | 120 | -9.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Krasnicki bearers went from 132 to 120 (-9.1% change). The surname moved down 13,002 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,047 to #142,049.
FAQ
Krasnicki surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Krasnicki?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Krasnicki. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Krasnicki?
Krasnicki ranks #142,049 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 120 people with the surname Krasnicki. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), 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 Krasnicki.
Has Krasnicki become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Krasnicki went from 132 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 12 (-9.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,047 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Krasnicki?
Among Census respondents with the surname Krasnicki, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Krasnicki in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (120 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Krasnicki appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Krasnicki (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 Krasnicki mean?
A locational surname derived from the town of Krasnik 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 Krasnicki (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 Krasnicki?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Krasnicki on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.