2000
#124,109
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Narbut
A surname possibly derived from a Turkic personal name meaning "small, short person."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Narbut. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Narbut 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Narbut in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Narbut, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Narbut
The surname NARBUT is of Polish origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Pomerania, which was once part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The name is derived from the Polish word "narbutek," meaning "a small scar" or "a raised mark on the skin."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the NARBUT surname can be found in the Tczew Parish Records from 1589, where a certain Jakub Narbut was mentioned. The name also appears in various historical documents from the 17th and 18th centuries, such as the Metryka Koronna, a collection of Polish state records.
In the late 18th century, the NARBUT family gained prominence in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Tomasz Narbut (1784-1853) was a renowned Polish artist and engraver, known for his intricate copperplate engravings depicting historical events and portraits of notable figures. His most famous work is the "Panorama of the Polish Kingdom," a series of engravings showcasing the landscapes, cities, and landmarks of Poland.
Another notable NARBUT was Bogdan Narbut (1837-1912), a Polish historian and archivist. He made significant contributions to the study of Polish history, particularly in the areas of genealogy and heraldry. Bogdan Narbut's work helped preserve and document the rich heritage of Polish noble families.
In the 19th century, the NARBUT surname also gained recognition in Russia. Andrei Narbut (1785-1864) was a Russian military officer who served in the Imperial Russian Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He participated in several major battles, including the Battle of Borodino, and was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership.
Another notable figure was Wladyslaw Narbut (1832-1901), a Polish-Russian engineer and architect. He designed several notable buildings in St. Petersburg, including the Warsaw Railway Station and the Mariinsky Palace, which served as a residence for Grand Dukes of Russia.
While the NARBUT surname has its origins in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of Eastern Europe and beyond, with descendants bearing this name found in countries such as Belarus, Ukraine, and Lithuania.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Narbut
Among Census respondents with the surname Narbut, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Narbut 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 Narbut surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.2% · 91
- Hispanic or Latino6.9% · 7
- Two or more races2.0% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Narbut
Narbut 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
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
-3 bearers (-2.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,603 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-23 bearers (-18.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 20,043 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,109 | 128 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.3%) | Down 10,603 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -23 bearers (-18.4%) | Down 20,043 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 Narbut 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 | #134,712 | #154,755 | -14.9% |
| Count | 125 | 102 | -18.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Narbut bearers went from 125 to 102 (-18.4% change). The surname moved down 20,043 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #154,755.
FAQ
Narbut surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Narbut?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Narbut. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Narbut?
Narbut ranks #154,755 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 102 people with the surname Narbut. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), 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 Narbut.
Has Narbut become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Narbut went from 125 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 23 (-18.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Narbut?
Among Census respondents with the surname Narbut, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Narbut in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.2% (91 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Narbut appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.2%), Hispanic (6.9%), Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Narbut (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 Narbut mean?
A surname possibly derived from a Turkic personal name meaning "small, short 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 Narbut (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 share the surname Narbut?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.