2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Maslyk
A Ukrainian surname likely derived from a placename or an occupational name related to butter-making.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Maslyk. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Maslyk 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Maslyk in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Maslyk, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (5.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Maslyk
The surname Maslyk originates from Poland, with its roots traced back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "masło," meaning butter, suggesting a potential connection to occupations or regions associated with dairy production or farming.
One of the earliest documented instances of the Maslyk name can be found in the historic town of Czestochowa, located in southern Poland. In a 1598 parish record, a certain Jan Maslyk was mentioned as a landowner within the town's boundaries. This early reference provides valuable insight into the surname's longevity and geographic origins.
During the 17th century, the Maslyk surname appeared to have spread to other regions of Poland, with records indicating individuals bearing this name residing in areas such as Krakow and Poznan. It is likely that this dispersion was facilitated by migration patterns and the establishment of new settlements.
Notably, the Maslyk name has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Marcin Maslyk (1632-1697), a renowned Polish sculptor and woodcarver whose intricate works adorned numerous churches and cathedrals across the country.
In the 18th century, the name Maslyk gained further prominence with the birth of Karol Maslyk (1748-1822), a celebrated writer and poet whose literary contributions significantly influenced the development of Polish Romantic literature.
Another significant figure bearing the Maslyk surname was Józef Maslyk (1845-1915), a pioneering Polish engineer and inventor. His groundbreaking work in the field of steam engine design and manufacturing played a crucial role in the industrial advancement of the region.
Additionally, the name Maslyk has been linked to several Polish military figures, including General Tomasz Maslyk (1876-1947), who served with distinction during World War I and later became a prominent figure in the newly formed Polish armed forces after the country regained its independence.
Throughout its history, the Maslyk surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Maslyk, Maslik, and Maslyck, reflecting regional dialects and scribal interpretations of the name's pronunciation.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Maslyk
Among Census respondents with the surname Maslyk, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (5.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Maslyk 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 Maslyk surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.1% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino5.2% · 6
- Two or more races5.2% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.6% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Maslyk
Maslyk 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
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
+8 bearers (+7.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,490 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-6 bearers (-4.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,701 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #135,837 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.0%) | Down 1,490 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-4.9%) | Down 7,701 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 Maslyk 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 | #137,327 | #145,028 | -5.6% |
| Count | 122 | 116 | -4.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Maslyk bearers went from 122 to 116 (-4.9% change). The surname moved down 7,701 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #145,028.
FAQ
Maslyk surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Maslyk?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Maslyk. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Maslyk?
Maslyk ranks #145,028 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 116 people with the surname Maslyk. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), 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 Maslyk.
Has Maslyk become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Maslyk went from 122 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 6 (-4.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Maslyk?
Among Census respondents with the surname Maslyk, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (5.2%). 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 Maslyk in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.1% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Maslyk appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.1%), Hispanic (5.2%), Two or More Races (5.2%). 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 Maslyk (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 Maslyk mean?
A Ukrainian surname likely derived from a placename or an occupational name related to butter-making. 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 Maslyk (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 Maslyk?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Maslyk is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.