2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Parzynski
A Polish surname derived from a diminutive form of the name Parcjan.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Parzynski. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Parzynski 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Parzynski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Parzynski, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Black (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Parzynski
The surname Parzynski is of Polish origin, derived from the personal name "Parzyn" or "Parzyno." It is believed to have emerged in the late Middle Ages, possibly around the 14th or 15th century.
The name's roots can be traced back to the region of Greater Poland, specifically the town of Parzyno located in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship. It is likely that the name originated from a person or family residing in or near this town.
In the 16th century, records show the presence of a noble Polish family bearing the name Parzynski. They were landowners and held significant influence in the region. One notable member was Jan Parzynski, a military commander who served in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during the 17th century.
During the 18th century, the Parzynski name appeared in church records and land registries in various parts of Greater Poland and Masovia. This suggests that the family had spread to different areas, likely due to migration or marriage alliances.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Metryka Koronna" (Crown Register) from the 16th century, which documented legal acts and decrees of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Over the centuries, the Parzynski surname has given rise to various spelling variations, such as Parzyński, Parzinski, and Parzinsky, reflecting regional dialects and orthographic conventions.
Notable individuals with the surname Parzynski include:
1. Józef Parzynski (1841-1919), a Polish writer and journalist known for his works on the history of Greater Poland.
2. Stanisław Parzynski (1885-1945), a Polish politician and member of the Sejm (parliament) during the interwar period.
3. Ewa Parzynska (born 1962), a contemporary Polish painter and sculptor known for her abstract and figurative works.
4. Tadeusz Parzynski (1922-1998), a Polish military officer who served in World War II and later became a historian and author.
5. Adam Parzynski (born 1975), a Polish entrepreneur and philanthropist, founder of a successful technology company.
While the Parzynski surname has its roots in Poland, it has also been carried by individuals and families who have migrated to other parts of the world, contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural diversity.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Parzynski
Among Census respondents with the surname Parzynski, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Black (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Parzynski 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 Parzynski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.3% · 93
- Black or African American2.9% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Parzynski
Parzynski 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
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+1 bearers (+0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,862 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-17 bearers (-14.2%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 14,954 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.8%) | Down 7,862 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -17 bearers (-14.2%) | Down 14,954 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 Parzynski 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 | #139,228 | #154,182 | -10.7% |
| Count | 120 | 103 | -14.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Parzynski bearers went from 120 to 103 (-14.2% change). The surname moved down 14,954 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #154,182.
FAQ
Parzynski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Parzynski?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Parzynski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Parzynski?
Parzynski ranks #154,182 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 103 people with the surname Parzynski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), 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 Parzynski.
Has Parzynski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Parzynski went from 120 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 17 (-14.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Parzynski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Parzynski, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Black (2.9%) and Hispanic (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 Parzynski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.3% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Parzynski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.3%), Black (2.9%), Hispanic (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 Parzynski (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 Parzynski mean?
A Polish surname derived from a diminutive form of the name Parcjan. 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 Parzynski (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 Parzynski?
Find out how many people have the surname Parzynski on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.