2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Nadratowski
Polish surname possibly derived from an occupation related to pottery or ceramics.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 114 Americans carry the last name Nadratowski. That puts it at #156,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,006,617 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Nadratowski 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
114
1 in 3,006,617
Census rank
#156,005
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
99
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 99 bearers of the surname Nadratowski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Nadratowski, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Black (3.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Nadratowski
The surname Nadratowski originates from Poland, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have evolved from the Polish word "nadrać," which means "to tear" or "to rip," possibly indicating that the name's progenitors were involved in textile-related professions or held positions associated with the maintenance or repair of garments.
One of the first documented references to the Nadratowski name can be found in the historic records of the city of Krakow, where a merchant named Jan Nadratowski was listed among the city's residents in 1572. This early mention suggests that the family had already established itself as a respected lineage within the urban centers of Poland during the Renaissance period.
In the 17th century, the name Nadratowski gained prominence through the exploits of Stanislaw Nadratowski, a renowned military commander who served under King Jan III Sobieski during the Polish-Ottoman wars. Stanislaw's bravery and strategic acumen were instrumental in several crucial victories, including the famous Battle of Vienna in 1683, where he played a pivotal role in the defense against the Ottoman Empire's forces.
Another notable figure bearing the Nadratowski surname was Franciszek Nadratowski, a celebrated poet and playwright who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His literary works, which often explored themes of patriotism and Polish identity, were widely acclaimed and influenced the cultural landscape of his time.
During the 19th century, the Nadratowski family tree branched out, with members settling in various regions of Poland and beyond. One such individual was Kazimierz Nadratowski, born in 1832, who became a respected scholar and linguist, contributing significantly to the study of Slavic languages and their historical development.
In more recent times, the name Nadratowski has been associated with notable figures such as Tadeusz Nadratowski, a prominent architect who designed several iconic buildings in Warsaw during the city's reconstruction after World War II. His works, including the Warsaw Philharmonic and the Palace of Culture and Science, have become enduring symbols of the city's resilience and cultural heritage.
While the Nadratowski surname may have originated from humble beginnings, its rich history has been woven into the fabric of Polish society, with its bearers leaving an indelible mark across various fields, from military prowess and literary excellence to scholarly pursuits and architectural achievements.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Nadratowski
Among Census respondents with the surname Nadratowski, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Black (3.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Nadratowski 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 Nadratowski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.9% · 93
- Black or African American3.0% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.0% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Nadratowski
Nadratowski 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
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,654 places
2020
#156,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 99
-11 bearers (-10.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 6,610 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 10,654 places |
| 2020 | #156,005 | 99 | 0.03 | -11 bearers (-10.0%) | Down 6,610 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 Nadratowski 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 | #149,395 | #156,005 | -4.4% |
| Count | 110 | 99 | -10.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -17.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Nadratowski bearers went from 110 to 99 (-10.0% change). The surname moved down 6,610 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #156,005.
FAQ
Nadratowski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Nadratowski?
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the surname Nadratowski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,006,617 residents.
How common is Nadratowski?
Nadratowski ranks #156,005 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 99 people with the surname Nadratowski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (114), 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 Nadratowski.
Has Nadratowski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Nadratowski went from 110 recorded bearers to 99. That is a decrease of 11 (-10.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #149,395 to #156,005.
What does the Census say about the background of Nadratowski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Nadratowski, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Black (3.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.0%). 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 Nadratowski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.9% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Nadratowski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.9%), Black (3.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.0%). 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 Nadratowski (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 Nadratowski mean?
Polish surname possibly derived from an occupation related to pottery or ceramics. 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 Nadratowski (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 have the last name Nadratowski?
Find out how many people are called Nadratowski on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.