2000
#113,519
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 143
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Lobodzinski
A Polish surname derived from a place name referring to someone from Lobodzie.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Lobodzinski. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lobodzinski 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Lobodzinski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lobodzinski, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lobodzinski
The surname Lobodzinski originated in Poland, tracing its roots back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "lobodz," which means "meadow" or "pasture." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived or worked in meadows or pasture lands.
The earliest known record of the Lobodzinski surname can be found in the Ksiega Ziemska, a collection of land records and legal documents from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, dating back to the late 15th century. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Jan Lobodzinski, a landowner in the region of Masovia, mentioned in a document from 1487.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Lobodzinski family established itself as a prominent noble clan in various regions of Poland. Notable members include Andrzej Lobodzinski (1555-1628), a military leader and landowner who fought in the Polish-Swedish War, and Katarzyna Lobodzinska (1598-1672), a philanthropist known for her support of religious institutions and charitable organizations.
In the 18th century, the Lobodzinski surname appeared in several historical records related to the Polish Uprising against the Russian Empire. Józef Lobodzinski (1742-1810) was a notable figure in this conflict, serving as a military commander and later becoming a member of the Polish Sejm (parliament).
The 19th century saw the Lobodzinski name spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, as members of the family migrated or sought opportunities abroad. One such individual was Stanisław Lobodzinski (1824-1897), a Polish engineer who contributed to the construction of railroads in Germany and the United States.
Another notable figure was Maria Lobodzinska (1856-1924), a Polish artist and painter whose works were exhibited in various European cities and gained recognition for their portrayal of traditional Polish life and landscapes.
As the Lobodzinski surname continued to spread globally, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Lobodzinsky, Lobodzynski, and Lobodzinski, reflecting regional linguistic differences and adaptations.
Throughout its history, the Lobodzinski surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including nobility, military leaders, engineers, artists, and professionals across various fields, reflecting the rich heritage and contributions of this Polish family name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lobodzinski
Among Census respondents with the surname Lobodzinski, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Lobodzinski 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 Lobodzinski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 115
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lobodzinski
Lobodzinski 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
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-26 bearers (-18.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 28,589 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-2 bearers (-1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,649 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #113,519 | 143 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | -26 bearers (-18.2%) | Down 28,589 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.7%) | Down 3,649 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 Lobodzinski 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 | #142,108 | #145,757 | -2.6% |
| Count | 117 | 115 | -1.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lobodzinski bearers went from 117 to 115 (-1.7% change). The surname moved down 3,649 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #145,757.
FAQ
Lobodzinski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lobodzinski?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Lobodzinski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Lobodzinski?
Lobodzinski ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Lobodzinski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Lobodzinski.
Has Lobodzinski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lobodzinski went from 117 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Lobodzinski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lobodzinski, 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 Lobodzinski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (115 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lobodzinski 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 Lobodzinski (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 Lobodzinski mean?
A Polish surname derived from a place name referring to someone from Lobodzie. 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 Lobodzinski (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 Americans have the surname Lobodzinski?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.