2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lubonski
From a Polish surname derived from the word "lubić" meaning "to like" or "to love".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Lubonski. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lubonski 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Lubonski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lubonski, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.6%. The next largest groups are Black (6.8%) and Hispanic (6.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lubonski
The surname Lubonski has its origins in Poland. It is believed to have originated in the 15th century, derived from the Polish word 'lubon' which translates to 'loved one' or 'beloved'. This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who was particularly beloved or cherished within their community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Lubonski surname can be found in a Polish parish record from the town of Poznan, dated 1492. This record mentions a certain Jan Lubonski, who was likely a local resident at the time. The name also appears in several other historical documents from the region, cementing its Polish roots.
In the 16th century, the Lubonski name can be traced to the village of Lubonia, located in the Greater Poland region. It is possible that the name evolved from the place name, with families adopting the surname to signify their connection to the area. Alternatively, the village may have derived its name from early residents bearing the Lubonski surname.
Notable individuals with the Lubonski surname include Stanislaw Lubonski (1624-1701), a Polish nobleman and military commander who served as a voivode (governor) of the Kalisz region during the 17th century. Another prominent figure was Franciszek Lubonski (1768-1847), a Polish politician and reformer who played a crucial role in the Duchy of Warsaw and the Congress Kingdom of Poland.
In the 19th century, Andrzej Lubonski (1823-1899) was a renowned Polish artist and painter, known for his landscape and historical paintings. His works can be found in various museums and galleries across Poland and Europe.
More recently, Henryk Lubonski (1904-1974) was a Polish-American engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of radar technology during World War II. His innovations played a vital role in the advancement of radar systems used by the Allied forces.
Lastly, Bozena Lubonski (born 1953) is a contemporary Polish author and playwright, known for her works exploring themes of identity, history, and cultural heritage. Her plays and novels have garnered critical acclaim both in Poland and internationally.
Overall, the surname Lubonski has a rich history deeply rooted in Polish culture and tradition. Its origins can be traced back to the 15th century, and it has been borne by numerous notable individuals throughout the centuries, spanning various fields such as military, politics, art, and literature.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lubonski
Among Census respondents with the surname Lubonski, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.6%. The next largest groups are Black (6.8%) and Hispanic (6.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Lubonski 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 Lubonski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White80.6% · 83
- Black or African American6.8% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino6.8% · 7
- Two or more races5.8% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lubonski
Lubonski 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
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+12 bearers (+12.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,183 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-9 bearers (-8.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 6,929 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+12.0%) | Up 3,183 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -9 bearers (-8.0%) | Down 6,929 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 Lubonski 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 | #147,253 | #154,182 | -4.7% |
| Count | 112 | 103 | -8.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lubonski bearers went from 112 to 103 (-8.0% change). The surname moved down 6,929 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #154,182.
FAQ
Lubonski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lubonski?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Lubonski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Lubonski?
Lubonski ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 103 people with the surname Lubonski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Lubonski.
Has Lubonski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lubonski went from 112 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 9 (-8.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Lubonski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lubonski, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.6%. The next largest groups are Black (6.8%) and Hispanic (6.8%). 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 Lubonski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.6% (83 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lubonski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (80.6%), Black (6.8%), Hispanic (6.8%). 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 Lubonski (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 Lubonski mean?
From a Polish surname derived from the word "lubić" meaning "to like" or "to love". 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 Lubonski (0.03 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 Lubonski?
See how common the surname Lubonski is on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.