2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Pytlarz
A Polish surname derived from the occupational term for a woodcarver or carpenter.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Pytlarz. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pytlarz 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
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Pytlarz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pytlarz, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Black (2.0%) and Hispanic (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Pytlarz
The surname PYTLARZ is of Polish origin, and it is believed to have originated in the medieval period. The name is derived from the Polish word "pytlarz," which means a person who produces or sells pitch, a sticky substance obtained from the wood of certain trees.
The name PYTLARZ was likely associated with individuals or families who were involved in the production or trade of pitch, a valuable commodity used for various purposes such as waterproofing, caulking, and making torches. The earliest records of the name can be traced back to the 14th century in the regions of Lesser Poland and Silesia, where the pitch trade was prominent.
One of the earliest documented references to the name PYTLARZ can be found in the "Księga Henrykowska," a medieval manuscript from the Cistercian monastery in Henryków, Silesia. The manuscript, dating back to the 13th century, mentions a certain "Pytlarz" who was involved in supplying pitch to the monastery.
In the 15th century, a notable figure named Jan PYTLARZ was recorded as a merchant and landowner in the town of Kraków. He played a significant role in the local trade and economy during that time.
Another prominent individual with the surname PYTLARZ was Marcin PYTLARZ, a 16th-century priest and scholar from the city of Poznań. He authored several religious texts and was known for his contributions to the intellectual discourse of the era.
During the 17th century, the PYTLARZ family gained prominence in the region of Galicia, which was then part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. One notable member was Stanisław PYTLARZ, a military officer who fought in the Polish-Ottoman Wars and was awarded for his bravery.
In the 19th century, Józef PYTLARZ, a renowned painter from Kraków, gained recognition for his landscapes and portraits. His works are still admired and exhibited in various art galleries throughout Poland.
Throughout history, the surname PYTLARZ has been associated with various professions and roles, from merchants and landowners to scholars, military personnel, and artists. While the name may have originated from a specific trade, it has evolved and spread across different regions of Poland, carrying a rich cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pytlarz
Among Census respondents with the surname Pytlarz, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Black (2.0%) and Hispanic (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Pytlarz 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 Pytlarz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.1% · 94
- Black or African American2.0% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.0% · 2
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pytlarz
Pytlarz 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
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+3 bearers (+2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,325 places
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-14 bearers (-12.2%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 11,129 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.7%) | Down 6,325 places |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -14 bearers (-12.2%) | Down 11,129 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 Pytlarz 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 | #144,141 | #155,270 | -7.7% |
| Count | 115 | 101 | -12.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pytlarz bearers went from 115 to 101 (-12.2% change). The surname moved down 11,129 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #155,270.
FAQ
Pytlarz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pytlarz?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Pytlarz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Pytlarz?
Pytlarz ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 101 people with the surname Pytlarz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Pytlarz.
Has Pytlarz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pytlarz went from 115 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 14 (-12.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Pytlarz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pytlarz, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Black (2.0%) and Hispanic (2.0%). 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 Pytlarz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.1% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pytlarz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.1%), Black (2.0%), Hispanic (2.0%). 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 Pytlarz (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 Pytlarz mean?
A Polish surname derived from the occupational term for a woodcarver or carpenter. 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 Pytlarz (0.03 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 Pytlarz?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.