2000
#126,400
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Krynock
A surname possibly derived from a place name or an altered spelling of a Polish or Eastern European surname.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Krynock. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Krynock 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Krynock in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Krynock, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Krynock
The surname Krynock is of Polish origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the small village of Krynki, located in the northeastern region of modern-day Poland, near the border with Belarus and Lithuania.
The name Krynock is derived from the Polish word "krynka," which translates to "small spring" or "stream." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who lived near or were associated with a local water source or stream in the village of Krynki.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Krynock can be found in the parish records of the village of Krynki, dating back to the late 1500s. These records document the birth, marriage, and death records of families bearing the surname Krynock.
In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname Krynock was Jan Krynock, a Polish military officer who served in the army of King Jan III Sobieski during the Polish-Ottoman War. He played a significant role in the famous Battle of Vienna in 1683, where the Polish forces aided in lifting the Ottoman siege of the city.
Moving into the 18th century, the Krynock surname appears in various historical documents and records across the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. One notable individual was Katarzyna Krynock, a landowner and philanthropist who established a charitable foundation in the city of Vilnius (now in Lithuania) in the late 1700s.
In the 19th century, the surname Krynock gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of the Polish poet and writer, Józef Krynock (1826-1891). His works, which often explored themes of nature and rural life, were widely celebrated during his lifetime and continue to be studied and appreciated in Poland today.
Another noteworthy figure from this period was Maria Krynock (1848-1921), a pioneering educator who founded several schools for girls in the city of Warsaw, promoting education and empowerment for women in a time when such opportunities were limited.
As the 20th century dawned, the Krynock surname continued to be carried by individuals who made significant contributions in various fields. One such individual was Stefan Krynock (1903-1982), a renowned Polish architect whose designs heavily influenced the modernist architectural movement in Poland during the mid-20th century.
While the surname Krynock may not be as widely known as some other Polish surnames, its rich history and connection to the Polish heritage and culture have endured through the centuries. From military officers to writers, educators, and architects, the Krynock name has left an indelible mark on the tapestry of Polish history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Krynock
Among Census respondents with the surname Krynock, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Krynock 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 Krynock surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.2% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino6.7% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.5% · 3
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Krynock
Krynock 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
#126,765
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 135
+10 bearers (+8.0%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 365 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-16 bearers (-11.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,023 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #126,400 | 125 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #126,765 | 135 | 0.05 | +10 bearers (+8.0%) | Down 365 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-11.9%) | Down 16,023 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 Krynock 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 | #126,765 | #142,788 | -12.6% |
| Count | 135 | 119 | -11.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Krynock bearers went from 135 to 119 (-11.9% change). The surname moved down 16,023 positions in the national ranking, going from #126,765 to #142,788.
FAQ
Krynock surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Krynock?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Krynock. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Krynock?
Krynock ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Krynock. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Krynock.
Has Krynock become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Krynock went from 135 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 16 (-11.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #126,765 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Krynock?
Among Census respondents with the surname Krynock, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (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 Krynock in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.2% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Krynock appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.2%), Hispanic (6.7%), American Indian/Alaska Native (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 Krynock (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 Krynock mean?
A surname possibly derived from a place name or an altered spelling of a Polish or Eastern European surname. 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 Krynock (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 common is the surname Krynock?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Krynock? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.