2000
#117,538
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 137
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Lepianka
A surname derived from a Polish word referring to a small hut or cottage.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Lepianka. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lepianka 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Lepianka in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lepianka, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lepianka
The surname Lepianka has its origins in Poland and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "lepianki," which refers to a type of hut or small dwelling made of mud and straw. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived in such dwellings or were involved in their construction.
One of the earliest known references to the surname Lepianka can be found in a 16th-century document from the town of Krakow, where a certain Jan Lepianka is mentioned as a landowner. This record provides valuable insight into the geographical spread of the name during that time period.
In the 17th century, the Lepianka surname appears in various church records and tax registers from various regions of Poland, indicating its growing prevalence across the country. Notably, a family by the name of Lepianka was listed as landowners in the village of Borzechów, near the city of Lublin.
The 18th century saw the emergence of several notable individuals bearing the Lepianka surname. Stanisław Lepianka (1732-1798) was a renowned Polish mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. His work on planetary orbits and comets earned him widespread recognition among the scientific community of his time.
Another prominent figure was Katarzyna Lepianka (1768-1832), a Polish writer and poet who gained recognition for her novels and poetry collections. Her works often explored themes of love, nature, and the struggles of everyday life in rural Poland.
During the 19th century, the Lepianka surname continued to be well-represented across various regions of Poland. Jan Lepianka (1823-1894) was a respected lawyer and judge who served in the city of Warsaw, while Wincenty Lepianka (1856-1912) was a renowned architect responsible for designing several iconic buildings in the city of Krakow.
In the 20th century, the Lepianka name gained further prominence with the birth of Maria Lepianka (1912-1998), a celebrated Polish actress who starred in numerous films and theater productions. Her performances in classic Polish plays and her contributions to the country's cultural landscape earned her widespread acclaim and numerous awards.
While these are just a few examples, the Lepianka surname has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been associated with various professions and achievements throughout Poland's past.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lepianka
Among Census respondents with the surname Lepianka, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Lepianka 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 Lepianka surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 121
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lepianka
Lepianka 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
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-21 bearers (-15.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 25,611 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+5 bearers (+4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,840 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #117,538 | 137 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | -21 bearers (-15.3%) | Down 25,611 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.3%) | Up 1,840 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 Lepianka 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 | #143,149 | #141,309 | 1.3% |
| Count | 116 | 121 | 4.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lepianka bearers went from 116 to 121 (+4.3% change). The surname moved up 1,840 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #141,309.
FAQ
Lepianka surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lepianka?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Lepianka. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Lepianka?
Lepianka ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Lepianka. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Lepianka.
Has Lepianka become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lepianka went from 116 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 5 (+4.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #143,149 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Lepianka?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lepianka, 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 Lepianka in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (121 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lepianka 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 Lepianka (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 Lepianka mean?
A surname derived from a Polish word referring to a small hut or cottage. 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 Lepianka (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 Lepianka?
If you just want to know how many people are called Lepianka, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.