2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Racinowski
A surname of Polish origins potentially derived from the word "rac" meaning battle or fight.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Racinowski. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Racinowski 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Racinowski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Racinowski, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Racinowski
The surname Racinowski is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the late medieval period in the region that is now modern-day Poland. The name is derived from the Polish word "racin," which translates to "kin" or "kinsman," suggesting that the name may have been originally given to someone who was closely related to a larger clan or family group.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Księga Henrykowska, a 15th-century manuscript that contains records of land transactions and legal disputes in the Silesian region of Poland. In this document, a certain Jan Racinowski is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Racibórz, providing a glimpse into the name's historical origins.
As the name spread across Poland, variations in spelling and pronunciation began to emerge. Some of the earliest known examples include Racinovski, Raczynowski, and Racziński, all of which share a similar linguistic root and meaning.
Among the notable individuals who bore the Racinowski name throughout history is Stanisław Racinowski, a 16th-century nobleman and military commander who served under King Sigismund III Vasa during the Polish-Swedish War. Another prominent figure was Józef Racinowski, a 19th-century artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits of the Polish gentry.
In the realm of literature, the name Racinowski is associated with Józef Ignacy Racinowski, a 17th-century poet and playwright whose works were influential in the development of Polish Baroque literature. His most celebrated work, "Trąba Gródecka" (The Trumpet of Grodek), was a poetic account of the siege of the town of Grodek during the Khmelnytsky Uprising.
Moving into the 20th century, we find Jan Racinowski, a Polish architect and urban planner who was instrumental in the reconstruction efforts of Warsaw after World War II. His contributions to the city's rebuilding earned him widespread recognition and numerous awards.
Another notable figure is Wanda Racinowska, a 20th-century Polish actress and singer who graced both the stage and the silver screen. She is remembered for her roles in several iconic Polish films and her contributions to the country's cultural heritage.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have carried the Racinowski name throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of Polish culture and society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Racinowski
Among Census respondents with the surname Racinowski, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Racinowski 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 Racinowski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.3% · 96
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Racinowski
Racinowski 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
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-6 bearers (-5.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,953 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 179 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 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.4%) | Down 15,953 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Up 179 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 Racinowski 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 | #153,769 | #153,590 | 0.1% |
| Count | 106 | 104 | -1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Racinowski bearers went from 106 to 104 (-1.9% change). The surname moved up 179 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #153,590.
FAQ
Racinowski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Racinowski?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Racinowski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Racinowski?
Racinowski ranks #153,590 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 104 people with the surname Racinowski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), 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 Racinowski.
Has Racinowski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Racinowski went from 106 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Racinowski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Racinowski, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%). 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 Racinowski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.3% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Racinowski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.3%), Two or More Races (2.9%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%). 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 Racinowski (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 Racinowski mean?
A surname of Polish origins potentially derived from the word "rac" meaning battle or fight. 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 Racinowski (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 Racinowski?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.