2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Norkiewicz
A Polish surname derived from the word "norka" meaning mink or fur.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Norkiewicz. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Norkiewicz 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Norkiewicz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Norkiewicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Norkiewicz
The surname Norkiewicz is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the late medieval period in the region of Masuria, located in what is now northeastern Poland. The name is derived from the Polish word "norka," which translates to "mink," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been hunters, trappers, or traders dealing in mink pelts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Norkiewicz name dates back to the 15th century, appearing in a Polish land registry known as the "Księgi Ziemskie" (Land Books). This document mentions a certain Jan Norkiewicz, who owned a modest parcel of land in the village of Piecki, situated in the heart of the Masurian region.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Norkiewicz name emerged in various historical records, including church registers and municipal documents, primarily concentrated in the towns and villages of Masuria. Notably, a prominent figure bearing this surname was Marcin Norkiewicz, a respected landowner and local magistrate who lived in the late 16th century.
As the centuries progressed, the Norkiewicz name spread beyond the boundaries of Masuria, with some bearers establishing themselves in other regions of Poland and neighboring countries. One such individual was Jakub Norkiewicz, a merchant who settled in the city of Gdańsk (Danzig) in the early 18th century and established a successful trading business.
In the 19th century, a notable bearer of the Norkiewicz surname was Stanisław Norkiewicz (1826-1892), a renowned Polish painter and artist who gained recognition for his landscapes and genre scenes depicting rural life in Masuria. His works are displayed in several prestigious art museums in Poland.
Another significant figure was Władysław Norkiewicz (1870-1945), a Polish politician and diplomat who served as a member of the Sejm (Polish parliament) and later as the Polish ambassador to the Soviet Union in the 1920s.
It is worth mentioning that variations in the spelling of the Norkiewicz surname have been observed throughout history, such as Norkowicz, Norkiewic, and Norkewicius, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic influences. Additionally, some records indicate that the name may have been associated with certain place names or localities, though the specific origins of these connections remain uncertain.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Norkiewicz
Among Census respondents with the surname Norkiewicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Norkiewicz 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 Norkiewicz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.5% · 94
- Hispanic or Latino3.8% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.9% · 3
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Norkiewicz
Norkiewicz 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
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-3 bearers (-2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 13,387 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
+2 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,245 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | -3 bearers (-2.8%) | Down 13,387 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.9%) | Up 4,245 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 Norkiewicz 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 | #157,234 | #152,989 | 2.7% |
| Count | 103 | 105 | 1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 17.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Norkiewicz bearers went from 103 to 105 (+1.9% change). The surname moved up 4,245 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #152,989.
FAQ
Norkiewicz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Norkiewicz?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Norkiewicz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Norkiewicz?
Norkiewicz ranks #152,989 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 105 people with the surname Norkiewicz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), 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 Norkiewicz.
Has Norkiewicz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Norkiewicz went from 103 recorded bearers to 105. That is an increase of 2 (+1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Norkiewicz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Norkiewicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (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 Norkiewicz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.5% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Norkiewicz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.5%), Hispanic (3.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (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 Norkiewicz (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 Norkiewicz mean?
A Polish surname derived from the word "norka" meaning mink or fur. 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 Norkiewicz (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 have the last name Norkiewicz?
You can see how many people are called Norkiewicz on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.