2000
#132,259
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Labunski
A Polish surname potentially derived from a place name or occupation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Labunski. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Labunski 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Labunski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Labunski, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Labunski
The surname LABUNSKI is of Polish origin, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the Mazovian region of central Poland, where it was likely derived from a Polish word or phrase relating to a profession, location, or personal characteristic.
One theory suggests that LABUNSKI may have evolved from the Polish word "labun," which referred to a type of fur or sheepskin coat worn by peasants and farmers in rural areas. This could indicate that the name was initially associated with individuals involved in the fur trade or those who wore such garments.
Another possibility is that LABUNSKI originated from a place name, as many surnames were derived from the names of villages, towns, or regions where people lived. However, no specific records have been found linking the name to a particular location.
The earliest documented instances of the LABUNSKI surname appear in church records and tax registers from the late 16th and early 17th centuries in the Mazovian region. One notable example is Jan LABUNSKI, a landowner and farmer born in 1589 in the village of Gąsawy near Warsaw.
During the 18th century, the LABUNSKI name began to spread beyond Mazovia as families migrated to other parts of Poland and neighboring countries. Józef LABUNSKI (1722-1798), a merchant from Krakow, is recorded as having established trading routes throughout Eastern Europe.
In the 19th century, the LABUNSKI surname gained prominence with the birth of Władysław LABUNSKI (1838-1910), a renowned Polish painter and art professor who studied and taught in Warsaw and St. Petersburg. His works are housed in several prestigious museums across Europe.
Another notable figure was Kazimierz LABUNSKI (1869-1943), a Polish military officer who served in World War I and later became involved in the Polish resistance movement during World War II. He was captured and executed by Nazi forces in 1943.
Lastly, Jadwiga LABUNSKI (1902-1988) was a celebrated Polish actress and theater director who performed in numerous productions throughout her career, both in Poland and abroad. She was awarded several prestigious honors for her contributions to the arts.
While the exact origins of the LABUNSKI surname remain somewhat obscure, it has undoubtedly played a role in the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Poland for several centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Labunski
Among Census respondents with the surname Labunski, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Labunski 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 Labunski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.9% · 94
- Two or more races8.9% · 10
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.7% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Labunski
Labunski 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
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-8 bearers (-6.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 17,136 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+2 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,441 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #132,259 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.8%) | Down 17,136 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.8%) | Up 1,441 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 Labunski 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 | #149,395 | #147,954 | 1.0% |
| Count | 110 | 112 | 1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Labunski bearers went from 110 to 112 (+1.8% change). The surname moved up 1,441 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #147,954.
FAQ
Labunski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Labunski?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Labunski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Labunski?
Labunski ranks #147,954 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 112 people with the surname Labunski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), 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 Labunski.
Has Labunski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Labunski went from 110 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 2 (+1.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Labunski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Labunski, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.7%). 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 Labunski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.9% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Labunski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.9%), Two or More Races (8.9%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.7%). 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 Labunski (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 Labunski mean?
A Polish surname potentially derived from a place name or occupation. 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 Labunski (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 Labunski?
Want to know how many people have the surname Labunski? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.