2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Patronik
A surname of Slavic origin referring to a master or expert.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Patronik. 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 Patronik 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 Patronik 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 Patronik, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Patronik
The surname PATRONIK is of Polish origin, and it can be traced back to the 14th century in the region of Silesia, which is now located in southwestern Poland and parts of the Czech Republic. The name is derived from the Polish word "patron," which means "patron" or "protector," and the suffix "-ik," which is a diminutive form indicating a small or affectionate variation of the root word.
Historical records suggest that the name was initially associated with individuals who worked as patrons or protectors of a particular trade, guild, or organization. In medieval times, patrons played a crucial role in supporting and advocating for various professions and crafts, and the name PATRONIK may have been given to those who excelled in this role.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Liber Beneficiorum, a 14th-century manuscript containing records of ecclesiastical benefices in the Diocese of Wrocław (Breslau), where the name "Patronik" appears several times. This suggests that some individuals bearing this surname may have held positions within the church or were associated with religious institutions during that period.
In the 15th century, the name PATRONIK began to appear in various historical documents and records across Silesia and neighboring regions. For example, a certain Jan Patronik is mentioned in a legal document from the town of Głogów (Glogau) in 1457, indicating his involvement in a property dispute.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname PATRONIK. One such person was Jakub Patronik (1542-1612), a prominent merchant and landowner from the city of Wrocław, who played a significant role in the economic development of the region during the Renaissance period.
Another noteworthy figure was Krystyna Patronik (1889-1976), a Polish writer and poet who gained recognition for her works depicting the lives of ordinary people in rural Silesia. Her literary contributions helped preserve the cultural heritage and traditions of the region.
In the 19th century, the name PATRONIK was also associated with a small village called Patronka (formerly Patroniken) located in the Opole Voivodeship of southwestern Poland. This place name likely derived from the surname itself, indicating the presence of a significant number of individuals bearing the name in that area.
Other notable individuals with the surname PATRONIK include Jan Patronik (1876-1944), a Polish politician and member of the Sejm (parliament) during the interwar period, and Władysław Patronik (1908-1987), a renowned Polish sculptor and artist whose works can be found in various galleries and public spaces throughout Poland.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Patronik
Among Census respondents with the surname Patronik, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Patronik 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 Patronik surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.4% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino7.6% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Patronik
Patronik 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
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
+10 bearers (+8.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 334 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-18 bearers (-14.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,540 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+8.8%) | Up 334 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -18 bearers (-14.6%) | Down 16,540 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 Patronik 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 | #136,449 | #152,989 | -12.1% |
| Count | 123 | 105 | -14.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Patronik bearers went from 123 to 105 (-14.6% change). The surname moved down 16,540 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #152,989.
FAQ
Patronik surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Patronik?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Patronik. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Patronik?
Patronik 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 Patronik. 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 Patronik.
Has Patronik become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Patronik went from 123 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 18 (-14.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Patronik?
Among Census respondents with the surname Patronik, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%). 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 Patronik in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Patronik appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.4%), Hispanic (7.6%). 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 Patronik (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 Patronik mean?
A surname of Slavic origin referring to a master or expert. 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 Patronik (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 Americans have the surname Patronik?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.