2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Pobocik
A Polish surname likely derived from a topographic name related to hills or slopes.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Pobocik. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pobocik 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Pobocik in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pobocik, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Black (1.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Pobocik
The surname Pobocik originates from Poland, with roots dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "poboczny," meaning "side" or "lateral." This could suggest that the name initially referred to someone living on the outskirts or a side area of a village or town.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Pobocik name can be found in the Akta Grodzkie records, a collection of court documents from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, dating back to the late 16th century. These records often documented legal proceedings, property transactions, and other official matters involving individuals bearing the Pobocik surname.
In the 17th century, the name appeared in various parish records and church registers across various regions of Poland, indicating its widespread presence throughout the country. One notable individual from this time was Jan Pobocik (1625-1687), a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Krakow.
As the centuries progressed, the Pobocik name continued to be found in various historical documents and records. In the 19th century, Stanislaw Pobocik (1810-1875) was a respected scholar and professor of literature at the University of Warsaw, contributing significantly to the study of Polish literature and linguistics.
Another notable figure was Maria Pobocik (1890-1962), a pioneering female engineer and architect who played a crucial role in the reconstruction efforts after World War II in Poland. Her innovative designs and contributions to urban planning left a lasting impact on the country's architectural landscape.
During the 20th century, the Pobocik surname was represented in various fields, including the arts, sciences, and politics. Andrzej Pobocik (1920-2005) was a renowned painter and sculptor, known for his abstract expressionist works that captured the essence of the Polish avant-garde movement.
It is worth noting that variations in the spelling of the surname, such as Poboczyk or Poboczik, may have existed throughout history due to regional differences or transcription errors. Additionally, some individuals with this surname may have held distinguished positions or achieved notable accomplishments that have yet to be widely documented or recognized.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pobocik
Among Census respondents with the surname Pobocik, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Black (1.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Pobocik 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 Pobocik surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.0% · 109
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pobocik
Pobocik appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+15 bearers (+14.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 14,684 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+14.9%) | Up 14,684 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 Pobocik 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 | #159,712 | #145,028 | 9.2% |
| Count | 101 | 116 | 14.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 29.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pobocik bearers went from 101 to 116 (+14.9% change). The surname moved up 14,684 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #145,028.
FAQ
Pobocik surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pobocik?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Pobocik. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Pobocik?
Pobocik ranks #145,028 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 116 people with the surname Pobocik. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), 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 Pobocik.
Has Pobocik become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pobocik went from 101 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 15 (+14.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Pobocik?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pobocik, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Black (1.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Pobocik in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.0% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pobocik appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.0%), Black (1.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Pobocik (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 Pobocik mean?
A Polish surname likely derived from a topographic name related to hills or slopes. 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 Pobocik (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 common is the surname Pobocik?
See how many people have the surname Pobocik on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.