2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Krzoska
An uncommon Polish surname potentially derived from a diminutive form of the name "Krzysztof".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Krzoska. 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 Krzoska 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 Krzoska 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 Krzoska, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Krzoska
The surname Krzoska is of Polish origin, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Greater Poland, particularly in the areas around the cities of Poznań and Gniezno. The name Krzoska is derived from the Polish word "krzos," which means "spark" or "ember," suggesting a possible connection to an occupation or location related to fire or blacksmithing.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Krzoska can be found in the Tarnów Land Records from the late 15th century, where a certain Jan Krzoska was mentioned as a landowner in the village of Brzesko. In the 16th century, the Krzoska family was documented as residing in the town of Kościan, which was part of the Poznań Voivodeship at the time.
During the 17th century, the name Krzoska appeared in various church records and municipal documents across the regions of Greater Poland and Kuyavia. Notably, in 1629, a Marcin Krzoska was recorded as a prominent merchant in the city of Bydgoszcz, which was then part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
In the 18th century, the Krzoska surname gained recognition through the achievements of Franciszek Krzoska (1710-1785), a renowned Polish architect and urban planner. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in Warsaw, including the Krasiński Palace and the Church of the Holy Cross.
Another notable bearer of the Krzoska name was Józef Krzoska (1815-1888), a Polish writer and journalist who played a significant role in the development of Polish literature during the Romantic period. He is particularly remembered for his contributions to the literary magazine "Tygodnik Ilustrowany."
In the 20th century, Stanisław Krzoska (1901-1982) was a prominent Polish sculptor and painter known for his monumental works and murals. His sculptures can be found in various public spaces across Poland, including the Warsaw University of Technology and the National Museum in Poznań.
While the Krzoska surname is relatively uncommon outside of Poland, it has been carried by several individuals throughout history, reflecting its Polish roots and the diverse contributions of its bearers to various fields, including architecture, literature, and the arts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Krzoska
Among Census respondents with the surname Krzoska, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Krzoska 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 Krzoska surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 107
Timeline
Historical Census data for Krzoska
Krzoska 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
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,130 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Up 2,130 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 Krzoska 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 | #153,769 | #151,639 | 1.4% |
| Count | 106 | 107 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Krzoska bearers went from 106 to 107 (+0.9% change). The surname moved up 2,130 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #151,639.
FAQ
Krzoska surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Krzoska?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Krzoska. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Krzoska?
Krzoska 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 Krzoska. 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 Krzoska.
Has Krzoska become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Krzoska went from 106 recorded bearers to 107. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Krzoska?
Among Census respondents with the surname Krzoska, 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 Krzoska in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Krzoska 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 Krzoska (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 Krzoska mean?
An uncommon Polish surname potentially derived from a diminutive form of the name "Krzysztof". 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 Krzoska (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 last name Krzoska?
You can see how many people have the last name Krzoska on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.