2000
#124,872
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Kuszynski
A Polish surname derived from the word "kusz" meaning an archer or bowman.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Kuszynski. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kuszynski 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Kuszynski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kuszynski, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kuszynski
The surname KUSZYNSKI originated in Poland, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "kuszenie," meaning "temptation" or "seduction," potentially indicating an ancestor's occupation or personal trait. The name was initially found in the regions of Wielkopolska and Kuyavian-Pomeranian, where it gained prominence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the KUSZYNSKI surname appears in a 1567 court document from the town of Bydgoszcz, where a certain Jan Kuszynski is mentioned as a witness in a legal dispute. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.
In the 17th century, the KUSZYNSKI name can be found in various church records and land registries from villages around the city of Poznan. Notably, a Maciej Kuszynski is listed as a landowner in the village of Komorniki in 1629, indicating the family's status and influence in the area.
During the 18th century, the KUSZYNSKI surname spread across other parts of Poland, with records showing bearers of the name in cities like Warsaw and Krakow. One notable figure from this period was Franciszek Kuszynski (1735-1807), a Polish painter known for his religious works and commissioned by several churches in the region.
Moving into the 19th century, the KUSZYNSKI name continued to gain prominence, with several individuals making significant contributions in various fields. Józef Kuszynski (1820-1892) was a renowned Polish linguist and philologist, known for his work on the preservation and promotion of the Polish language. Another prominent figure was Anna Kuszynska (1854-1918), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Poland.
In the early 20th century, the KUSZYNSKI surname gained international recognition with the success of Karol Kuszynski (1892-1967), a Polish-American engineer and inventor. Kuszynski held numerous patents and was instrumental in the development of early radio and television technology, making significant contributions to the field of electronics.
Throughout its history, the KUSZYNSKI surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, ranging from artists and scholars to landowners and innovators. While the name has retained its strong Polish roots, it has also spread to other parts of the world, carried by those who have migrated or established themselves in different regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kuszynski
Among Census respondents with the surname Kuszynski, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Kuszynski 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 Kuszynski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.7% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kuszynski
Kuszynski 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
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-19 bearers (-15.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 26,660 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+2 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,086 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,872 | 127 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | -19 bearers (-15.0%) | Down 26,660 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.9%) | Up 2,086 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 Kuszynski 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 | #151,532 | #149,446 | 1.4% |
| Count | 108 | 110 | 1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kuszynski bearers went from 108 to 110 (+1.9% change). The surname moved up 2,086 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #149,446.
FAQ
Kuszynski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kuszynski?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Kuszynski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Kuszynski?
Kuszynski ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Kuszynski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Kuszynski.
Has Kuszynski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kuszynski went from 108 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 2 (+1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Kuszynski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kuszynski, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%). 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 Kuszynski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.7% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kuszynski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.7%), Hispanic (3.6%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%). 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 Kuszynski (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 Kuszynski mean?
A Polish surname derived from the word "kusz" meaning an archer or bowman. 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 Kuszynski (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 Kuszynski?
You can see how many people are called Kuszynski on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.