2000
#122,534
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Lipnicki
A Polish surname derived from the word "lipnicki" meaning of or relating to the Lipnica region.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Lipnicki. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lipnicki 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Lipnicki in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lipnicki, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lipnicki
The surname Lipnicki originates from Poland, where it first appeared in the 14th century. It is derived from the Polish word "lipnik," meaning "linden tree." The name likely referred to someone who lived near a grove of linden trees or worked with the wood from these trees.
The earliest recorded instance of the Lipnicki name can be found in a document from the city of Krakow, dated 1372. This document mentions a merchant named Jan Lipnicki, suggesting that the name was already well-established by that time.
During the Renaissance period, the Lipnicki name was associated with several notable individuals. One such person was Andrzej Lipnicki (1572-1631), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish wars.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Hieronim Lipnicki (1620-1668), a Polish Jesuit and philosopher who wrote extensively on logic and metaphysics. His works were widely studied in European universities during the 17th century.
In the 18th century, Kazimierz Lipnicki (1735-1813) was a Polish artist and architect known for his work on several churches and palaces in Warsaw and other cities. His baroque-style buildings were highly influential in the region.
Moving into the 19th century, Józef Lipnicki (1819-1897) was a Polish historian and writer who published numerous books on the history of Poland and its struggles for independence.
One of the most famous individuals with the Lipnicki surname was Tadeusz Lipnicki (1904-1985), a Polish actor and director who appeared in over 100 films throughout his career. He is considered one of the greatest actors in the history of Polish cinema.
Throughout its history, the Lipnicki name has been associated with various professions, including merchants, soldiers, scholars, artists, and performers. While its origins can be traced back to a humble reference to linden trees, the name has since taken on a rich cultural significance in Poland and beyond.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lipnicki
Among Census respondents with the surname Lipnicki, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Lipnicki 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 Lipnicki surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.9% · 112
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lipnicki
Lipnicki 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
#133,863
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
-4 bearers (-3.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,329 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-8 bearers (-6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,648 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #122,534 | 130 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,863 | 126 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.1%) | Down 11,329 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.3%) | Down 9,648 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 Lipnicki 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 | #133,863 | #143,511 | -7.2% |
| Count | 126 | 118 | -6.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lipnicki bearers went from 126 to 118 (-6.3% change). The surname moved down 9,648 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,863 to #143,511.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Lipnicki
FAQ
Lipnicki surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lipnicki?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Lipnicki. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Lipnicki?
Lipnicki ranks #143,511 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 118 people with the surname Lipnicki. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), 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 Lipnicki.
Has Lipnicki become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lipnicki went from 126 recorded bearers to 118. That is a decrease of 8 (-6.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,863 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Lipnicki?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lipnicki, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Lipnicki in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.9% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lipnicki appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%), Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Lipnicki (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 Lipnicki mean?
A Polish surname derived from the word "lipnicki" meaning of or relating to the Lipnica region. 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 Lipnicki (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 Lipnicki?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Lipnicki is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.