Pierzynski
A surname of Polish origin meaning "from the feathers".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 171 Americans carry the last name Pierzynski. That puts it at #126,765 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,004,411 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pierzynski surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
171
1 in 2,004,411
Census rank
#126,765
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
135
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 135 bearers of the surname Pierzynski in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 126765th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pierzynski, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.6%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Pierzynski
The surname Pierzynski has its origins in Poland. It emerged during the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century. The name is derived from the Polish word "pierze," which means "feather" or "plume." This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive surname for someone who worked with feathers or had a distinctive feathery appearance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pierzynski can be found in the Polish town of Krakow, where a record from 1465 mentions a person named Jan Pierzynski. The name also appears in various historical documents from the region of Silesia, which was part of the Kingdom of Poland until the 18th century.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Stanisław Pierzynski was a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought against the Teutonic Knights. He was born in 1524 and died in 1587. During the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth era, the Pierzynski family was part of the Polish nobility and held lands in various regions of the country.
Another individual of note was Józef Pierzynski, a Polish painter who lived from 1760 to 1829. He is known for his portraits and religious paintings, many of which can still be found in churches and museums across Poland.
In the 19th century, a mathematician named Krystyn Pierzynski made significant contributions to the field of algebra. He was born in 1818 in the city of Poznań and died in 1892. His work on algebraic equations and theories helped advance the understanding of mathematics during that time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name outside of Poland can be found in the United States, where a man named Jan Pierzynski immigrated from Poland in the late 19th century. He settled in the city of Chicago, where he worked as a laborer and raised a family, helping to establish the Pierzynski name in America.
While the name Pierzynski is relatively uncommon outside of Poland, it has been carried by numerous individuals throughout history, often reflecting the Polish heritage and cultural traditions associated with this surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pierzynski
Among Census respondents with the surname Pierzynski, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.6%.
The bar chart below shows how Pierzynski bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Pierzynski surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.6%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Pierzynski surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #126,765 | #126,765 | 0.0% |
| Count | 135 | 135 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Pierzynski bearers went from 135 to 135 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #126,765 to #126,765.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Pierzynski
FAQ
Pierzynski surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Pierzynski?
The surname Pierzynski holds position #126,765 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 171 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Pierzynski surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pierzynski, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.6%. These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.