2000
#121,058
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Podsiadlik
A Polish surname derived from the words "pod" (under) and "siadlik" (settler), referring to someone who settled or lived near a particular location.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Podsiadlik. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Podsiadlik 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Podsiadlik in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Podsiadlik, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Podsiadlik
The surname Podsiadlik has its origins in Poland, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "podsiadać," which means "to sit nearby" or "to settle close by." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived in close proximity to a particular location or landmark.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Podsiadlik can be found in the Księga Henrykowska (The Henryków Book), a medieval manuscript from the 13th century that documented land ownership and legal transactions in the region of Silesia, Poland. This record indicates that the name was already in use during that time period.
In the 15th century, the name Podsiadlik appeared in the Metryka Koronna (Crown Metrica), a series of official records kept by the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. These documents provide valuable insights into the historical distribution of the name across various regions of Poland.
The earliest known bearer of the surname Podsiadlik was Jan Podsiadlik, born in the village of Łowicz, near Warsaw, in 1492. He was a farmer and landowner who played a role in the local community affairs of his time.
Another notable individual with this surname was Katarzyna Podsiadlik (1612-1688), a respected herbalist and midwife from the town of Kazimierz Dolny. Her expertise in traditional medicine and healing practices earned her recognition among the local population.
In the 18th century, Michał Podsiadlik (1735-1802) was a prominent figure in the Polish resistance against the partitions of Poland by neighboring empires. He was a military leader and strategist who fought to preserve Poland's independence and sovereignty.
During the 19th century, the Podsiadlik surname was associated with several notable artists and intellectuals. One such individual was Józef Podsiadlik (1857-1923), a renowned painter and professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow. His works depicted scenes from Polish history and folklore, contributing to the preservation of the country's cultural heritage.
Another notable bearer of the Podsiadlik surname was Maria Podsiadlik (1876-1945), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She established several schools and educational programs aimed at empowering women and promoting their access to education.
Over the centuries, the Podsiadlik surname has spread across various regions of Poland and has also been adopted by individuals of Polish descent in other parts of the world. While the name may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation over time, it remains rooted in its Polish origins and carries a rich historical legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Podsiadlik
Among Census respondents with the surname Podsiadlik, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Podsiadlik 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 Podsiadlik surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.2% · 112
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Podsiadlik
Podsiadlik 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
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-14 bearers (-10.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 20,082 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-4 bearers (-3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,355 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #121,058 | 132 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-10.6%) | Down 20,082 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.4%) | Down 5,355 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 Podsiadlik 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 | #141,140 | #146,495 | -3.8% |
| Count | 118 | 114 | -3.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Podsiadlik bearers went from 118 to 114 (-3.4% change). The surname moved down 5,355 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #146,495.
FAQ
Podsiadlik surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Podsiadlik?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Podsiadlik. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Podsiadlik?
Podsiadlik ranks #146,495 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 114 people with the surname Podsiadlik. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), 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 Podsiadlik.
Has Podsiadlik become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Podsiadlik went from 118 recorded bearers to 114. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Podsiadlik?
Among Census respondents with the surname Podsiadlik, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Podsiadlik in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.2% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Podsiadlik appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.2%), Hispanic (0.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Podsiadlik (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 Podsiadlik mean?
A Polish surname derived from the words "pod" (under) and "siadlik" (settler), referring to someone who settled or lived near a particular location. 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 Podsiadlik (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 people share the surname Podsiadlik?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.