2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Przymus
A Polish surname potentially derived from the word "przymus" meaning "coercion" or "compulsion."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Przymus. 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 Przymus 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 Przymus 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 Przymus, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Przymus
The surname PRZYMUS has its origins in Poland, tracing back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Polish word "przymus," which means "coercion" or "compulsion." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was perceived as forceful or demanding in their behavior.
In the early days, surnames were often derived from occupations, physical characteristics, or personal traits. The name PRZYMUS likely emerged as a way to distinguish an individual or family within a community, reflecting their perceived personality or temperament.
While no specific historical records or manuscripts have been found directly referencing the name PRZYMUS, it is reasonable to assume that it originated among the Polish nobility or gentry during the Middle Ages. These social classes were among the first to adopt hereditary surnames as a means of establishing their lineage and social status.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PRZYMUS dates back to the late 15th century, with Mikołaj PRZYMUS, a landowner from the village of Zalesie, near Warsaw. Another notable bearer of the name was Jan PRZYMUS, a military officer who served in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during the 17th century.
In the 18th century, Franciszek PRZYMUS, a prominent merchant from Krakow, gained recognition for his successful trading ventures. His son, Tomasz PRZYMUS, followed in his footsteps and became a respected businessman in his own right.
During the 19th century, the name PRZYMUS gained further prominence with the birth of Józef PRZYMUS (1822-1897), a renowned poet and writer who celebrated Polish culture and traditions in his works.
Throughout its history, the surname PRZYMUS has been associated with various localities and place names across Poland, such as Przymuszczyn, a village in the Masovian Voivodeship, and Przymuszewo, a village in the Greater Poland Voivodeship.
While the name PRZYMUS may not have reached widespread fame or recognition outside of Poland, it has undoubtedly played a role in shaping the cultural and historical fabric of the country, with its bearers contributing to various fields and endeavors over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Przymus
Among Census respondents with the surname Przymus, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Przymus 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 Przymus surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.7% · 111
- Two or more races4.3% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Przymus
Przymus 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
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
+5 bearers (+5.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,471 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+11 bearers (+10.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,879 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+5.0%) | Down 4,471 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.5%) | Up 9,879 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 Przymus 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 | #154,907 | #145,028 | 6.4% |
| Count | 105 | 116 | 10.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Przymus bearers went from 105 to 116 (+10.5% change). The surname moved up 9,879 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #145,028.
FAQ
Przymus surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Przymus?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Przymus. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Przymus?
Przymus 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 Przymus. 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 Przymus.
Has Przymus become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Przymus went from 105 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 11 (+10.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Przymus?
Among Census respondents with the surname Przymus, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%). 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 Przymus in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.7% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Przymus appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.7%), Two or More Races (4.3%). 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 Przymus (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 Przymus mean?
A Polish surname potentially derived from the word "przymus" meaning "coercion" or "compulsion." 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 Przymus (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 Przymus?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.