Przybilla
A Polish surname derived from a nickname meaning "newcomer" or "immigrant".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 343 Americans carry the last name Przybilla. That puts it at #65,244 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 999,284 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Przybilla 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
343
1 in 999,284
Census rank
#65,244
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
304
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 304 bearers of the surname Przybilla in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 65244th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Przybilla, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.4%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Przybilla
The surname Przybilla has its origins in Poland, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "przybylec," meaning "newcomer" or "immigrant." This suggests that the name was likely given to individuals or families who had relocated to a new area or region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Przybilla can be found in the Książęca Księga Henrykowska (The Ducal Book of Henryków), a medieval manuscript from the 14th century. This document contained records of land ownership and transactions in the Silesian region of Poland.
During the 15th century, the name Przybilla appeared in various historical records from the town of Brzeg, located in what is now southwestern Poland. These records included tax rolls, property deeds, and other official documents, indicating that the name was well-established in the area at that time.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Przybilla was Jan Przybilla, a Polish nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the Polish-Muscovite War of 1609-1618. He was born around 1570 and served under King Sigismund III Vasa.
Another prominent individual with the surname Przybilla was Józef Przybilla, a Polish painter and illustrator who lived in the 19th century (1820-1896). He is known for his works depicting scenes from Polish history and folklore, as well as his contributions to the illustrated editions of Adam Mickiewicz's literary works.
In the early 20th century, the name Przybilla was carried by Stanisław Przybilla (1887-1942), a Polish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Polish Sejm (parliament) in the interwar period. He was also actively involved in the independence movement and the creation of the Second Polish Republic.
The surname Przybilla has also been associated with several place names in Poland, such as Przybilla (a village in the Lublin Voivodeship), Przybilla Górna (a village in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship), and Przybilla Dolna (another village in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship). These place names likely derived from the surname itself, reflecting the presence of individuals or families bearing the name in those locations.
Throughout its history, the surname Przybilla has undergone various spellings and variations, including Przybilla, Przybyl, Przybylski, and Przybyłko. These variations often reflected regional dialects, linguistic adaptations, or personal preferences over time.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Przybilla
Among Census respondents with the surname Przybilla, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.4%.
The bar chart below shows how Przybilla 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 Przybilla surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.4%
- Unknown or suppressed1.6%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Przybilla 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 | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #65,244 | 7.7% |
| Count | 258 | 304 | 17.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.0% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Przybilla bearers went from 258 to 304 (+17.8% change). The surname moved up 5,435 positions in the national ranking, going from #70,679 to #65,244.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Przybilla
FAQ
Przybilla surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Przybilla?
The surname Przybilla holds position #65,244 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 343 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Przybilla surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Przybilla, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.4%. 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.