2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Mezynski
A Polish habitational surname referring to someone from a place named Mężyn.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Mezynski. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mezynski 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Mezynski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mezynski, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.6%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mezynski
The surname Mezynski originates from Poland, with its roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the small village of Mezyn, located in the central region of the country. The name is derived from the Polish word "między" which means "between," suggesting that the original bearers of this name may have resided in a settlement between two larger towns or geographic features.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mezynski can be found in the Kodeks Lubecki, a 14th-century legal manuscript from the city of Lublin. This document mentions a person named Jan Mezynski, who was involved in a land dispute in the year 1356. Additionally, the Księga Ziemska Kaliskiej, a land registry from the Kalisz region, contains entries related to a family named Mezynski in the late 15th century.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing this surname was Marcin Mezynski (1530-1592), a Polish scholar and humanist who studied at the University of Krakow. He was known for his contributions to the fields of philosophy and theology, and his writings on the reconciliation of Aristotelian and Christian thought.
In the 17th century, the Mezynski family gained prominence in the Polish nobility. Andrzej Mezynski (1608-1672) was a distinguished military leader who fought in the Polish-Swedish wars and rose to the rank of Colonel in the Polish Army. His son, Jakub Mezynski (1642-1709), was a renowned poet and playwright whose works were widely acclaimed during the Polish Baroque period.
The 18th century saw the rise of Franciszek Mezynski (1718-1786), a prominent lawyer and judge who served as the Mayor of Warsaw for several years. His legal expertise and commitment to justice earned him a respected reputation among his contemporaries.
In more recent times, one of the most renowned individuals bearing the Mezynski surname was Teodor Mezynski (1870-1938), a Polish composer and conductor who was instrumental in promoting the works of Frédéric Chopin and other Polish composers on the international stage. His compositions, including symphonies and operas, were highly regarded and performed throughout Europe during his lifetime.
While the name Mezynski can be found in various historical records and documents, its prevalence has remained primarily concentrated in Poland, with some variations in spelling occurring over time, such as Miezynski or Meżyński.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mezynski
Among Census respondents with the surname Mezynski, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.6%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Mezynski 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 Mezynski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.6% · 89
- Hispanic or Latino10.6% · 11
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mezynski
Mezynski 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
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+7 bearers (+6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,341 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-15 bearers (-12.6%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 13,433 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.3%) | Down 2,341 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -15 bearers (-12.6%) | Down 13,433 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 Mezynski 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 | #140,157 | #153,590 | -9.6% |
| Count | 119 | 104 | -12.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mezynski bearers went from 119 to 104 (-12.6% change). The surname moved down 13,433 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #153,590.
FAQ
Mezynski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mezynski?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Mezynski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Mezynski?
Mezynski ranks #153,590 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 104 people with the surname Mezynski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), 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 Mezynski.
Has Mezynski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mezynski went from 119 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 15 (-12.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Mezynski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mezynski, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.6%) and Two or More Races (2.9%). 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 Mezynski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.6% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mezynski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.6%), Hispanic (10.6%), Two or More Races (2.9%). 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 Mezynski (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 Mezynski mean?
A Polish habitational surname referring to someone from a place named Mężyn. 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 Mezynski (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 Americans have the surname Mezynski?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.