2000
#127,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Murzynski
A Polish surname originating from a nickname for a dark-skinned or swarthy person.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Murzynski. 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 Murzynski 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 Murzynski 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 Murzynski, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Murzynski
The surname Murzynski has its origins in Poland, dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Polish word "murzynski," which means "of or relating to a person of African descent." This name was likely given to individuals who had a darker complexion or who had some connection to Africa.
The earliest recorded instances of the Murzynski surname can be found in historical records and documents from various regions of Poland. Some of these include church records, census data, and legal documents. One notable example is the Murzynski family mentioned in the records of the city of Krakow from the late 16th century.
In the 17th century, there are references to a Murzynski family who owned a significant amount of land and property in the region of Wielkopolska. This family was known for their involvement in local politics and their contributions to the community.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Murzynski surname was Jan Murzynski, who lived in the town of Poznan in the late 16th century. He was a prominent merchant and trader, and was known for his dealings with merchants from various parts of Europe and Africa.
Another notable figure was Katarzyna Murzynska, who lived in the city of Krakow in the early 17th century. She was a renowned artist and painter, and her works were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy patrons of the time.
In the 18th century, there was a Murzynski family who owned a large estate in the region of Mazowsze. This family was known for their involvement in the agricultural industry and their contributions to the local community.
One of the most famous individuals with the Murzynski surname was Feliks Murzynski, who lived in the 19th century. He was a renowned writer and poet, and his works were widely read and celebrated throughout Poland.
Another notable figure was Józef Murzynski, who lived in the late 19th century and was a prominent politician and social activist. He was known for his efforts to improve the lives of the working class and for his advocacy of workers' rights.
Throughout history, the Murzynski surname has been associated with various place names and older spellings of place names. For example, the name has been linked to the town of Murzynowo, which was once a part of the Prussian province of Pomerania.
While the Murzynski surname has a long and rich history in Poland, it is important to note that the information provided here is based on historical records and documents, and may not reflect the most up-to-date or comprehensive information available.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Murzynski
Among Census respondents with the surname Murzynski, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Murzynski 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 Murzynski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.7% · 110
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Murzynski
Murzynski 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
#132,206
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
+4 bearers (+3.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,020 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-13 bearers (-10.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,551 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,186 | 124 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #132,206 | 128 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.2%) | Down 5,020 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-10.2%) | Down 13,551 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 Murzynski 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 | #132,206 | #145,757 | -10.2% |
| Count | 128 | 115 | -10.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Murzynski bearers went from 128 to 115 (-10.2% change). The surname moved down 13,551 positions in the national ranking, going from #132,206 to #145,757.
FAQ
Murzynski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Murzynski?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Murzynski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Murzynski?
Murzynski 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 Murzynski. 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 Murzynski.
Has Murzynski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Murzynski went from 128 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 13 (-10.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #132,206 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Murzynski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Murzynski, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (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 Murzynski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.7% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Murzynski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.7%), Two or More Races (2.6%), American Indian/Alaska Native (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 Murzynski (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 Murzynski mean?
A Polish surname originating from a nickname for a dark-skinned or swarthy person. 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 Murzynski (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 share the surname Murzynski?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.