2000
#116,835
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 138
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Novobilski
A Slavic surname derived from a place name related to "new town" or "new settlement".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Novobilski. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Novobilski 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Novobilski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Novobilski, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Novobilski
The surname Novobilski is of Polish origin, dating back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Polish words "nowy" meaning "new" and "bilski" derived from the word "bić" meaning "to beat" or "to strike." The name likely referred to someone who worked as a minter or coiner of new money.
In the early records, the name appeared with various spellings such as Nowobilski, Novobylski, and Nowobildski. These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions in those times.
One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Akta Grodzkie Krakowskie (Cracow Castle Records) from the late 15th century, where a certain Jan Novobilski is mentioned as a witness in a legal dispute.
The name Novobilski is also associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such person was Michał Novobilski (1619-1679), a Polish nobleman and military leader who fought against the Swedish invasion during the Deluge.
Another prominent figure was Franciszek Novobilski (1733-1802), a Polish painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits of the Polish nobility.
In the 19th century, Karol Novobilski (1817-1892) was a renowned architect and urban planner who designed several churches and public buildings in Warsaw and other cities across Poland.
The name Novobilski can also be found in literary works, such as the novel "Bez Dogmatu" (Without Dogma) by Henryk Sienkiewicz, where one of the characters is named Novobilski.
Lastly, Józef Novobilski (1866-1942) was a Polish linguist and lexicographer who contributed to the development of the Polish language and authored several dictionaries and textbooks.
These are just a few examples of individuals who carried the surname Novobilski throughout history, showcasing the name's deep roots and significance in Polish culture and society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Novobilski
Among Census respondents with the surname Novobilski, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Novobilski 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 Novobilski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.3% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino7.7% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Novobilski
Novobilski 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
-13 bearers (-9.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 17,877 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-21 bearers (-16.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 18,878 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #116,835 | 138 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-9.4%) | Down 17,877 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -21 bearers (-16.8%) | Down 18,878 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 Novobilski 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 | #153,590 | -14.0% |
| Count | 125 | 104 | -16.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Novobilski bearers went from 125 to 104 (-16.8% change). The surname moved down 18,878 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #153,590.
FAQ
Novobilski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Novobilski?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Novobilski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Novobilski?
Novobilski ranks #153,590 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 104 people with the surname Novobilski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), 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 Novobilski.
Has Novobilski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Novobilski went from 125 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 21 (-16.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Novobilski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Novobilski, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.7%). 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 Novobilski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.3% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Novobilski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.3%), Hispanic (7.7%). 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 Novobilski (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 Novobilski mean?
A Slavic surname derived from a place name related to "new town" or "new settlement". 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 Novobilski (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 Americans have the surname Novobilski?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.