2000
#10,765
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,720
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.01
Rare Last name
Novick
A habitational surname derived from any of various places called Novy or Novyi, meaning "new" in Slavic languages.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,687 Americans carry the last name Novick. That puts it at #12,596 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.78 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 127,560 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Novick 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
2.7K
1 in 127,560
Census rank
#12,596
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,343 bearers of the surname Novick in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.78 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12596th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Novick, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Novick
The surname Novick originates from Eastern Europe, specifically from the regions of Poland and Ukraine. It is a variation of the Slavic word "nov" which means "new" or "recent." The name likely emerged in the late Middle Ages or early modern period, around the 15th or 16th century.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Novick can be traced back to Polish and Ukrainian villages and towns. It is believed that the name was initially used to distinguish individuals who had recently settled in a particular area or were newcomers to a community. Over time, the name became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
One of the earliest documented references to the name Novick can be found in the Polish census records from the late 16th century. The records mention a family by the name of Novicki residing in the town of Krakow. Another notable mention is in the Ukrainian archives from the 17th century, which list a landowner named Ivan Novytskyi.
In the 18th century, the name Novick appeared in various forms, such as Nowicki, Novitsky, and Novickij, reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. During this period, a notable figure bearing the name was Mikolaj Novicki, a Polish scholar and writer who lived from 1710 to 1788.
As the 19th century progressed, the name Novick became more widespread across Eastern Europe. One prominent individual with this surname was Yevhen Novytskyi, a Ukrainian writer and educator who lived from 1825 to 1892. He played a significant role in promoting Ukrainian literature and culture.
Another notable figure was Hryhorii Novytskyi, a Ukrainian painter and art teacher who lived from 1832 to 1896. His works were instrumental in shaping the development of Ukrainian realist painting.
In the early 20th century, the name Novick gained recognition in the literary world with the Ukrainian writer and poet Mykola Novytskyi, who lived from 1892 to 1964. His works explored themes of rural life and Ukrainian identity.
Throughout history, the surname Novick has been associated with various occupations, from scholars and writers to landowners and artists. While the name has maintained its roots in Eastern Europe, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration patterns.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Novick
Among Census respondents with the surname Novick, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Novick 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 Novick surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.1% · 2,181
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 83
- Two or more races2.1% · 50
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 20
- Black or African American0.3% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Novick
Novick 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
#11,631
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,695
-25 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.91
Rank movement Down 866 places
2020
#12,596
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,343
-352 bearers (-13.1%)
Per 100,000 0.78
Rank movement Down 965 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #10,765 | 2,720 | 1.01 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #11,631 | 2,695 | 0.91 | -25 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 866 places |
| 2020 | #12,596 | 2,343 | 0.78 | -352 bearers (-13.1%) | Down 965 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 Novick 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 | #11,631 | #12,596 | -8.3% |
| Count | 2,695 | 2,343 | -13.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.91 | 0.78 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Novick bearers went from 2,695 to 2,343 (-13.1% change). The surname moved down 965 positions in the national ranking, going from #11,631 to #12,596.
FAQ
Novick surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Novick?
Name Census estimates that about 2,687 living Americans carry the surname Novick. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 127,560 residents.
How common is Novick?
Novick ranks #12,596 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.78 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,343 people with the surname Novick. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,687), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.78 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.78 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Novick.
Has Novick become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Novick went from 2,695 recorded bearers to 2,343. That is a decrease of 352 (-13.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #11,631 to #12,596.
What does the Census say about the background of Novick?
Among Census respondents with the surname Novick, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (2.1%). 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 Novick in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.1% (2,181 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Novick appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.1%), Hispanic (3.5%), Two or More Races (2.1%). 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 Novick (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 Novick mean?
A habitational surname derived from any of various places called Novy or Novyi, meaning "new" in Slavic languages. 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 Novick (0.78 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 Novick?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.