2000
#44,192
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 459
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.17
Very Rare Last name
Rokicki
A Polish surname derived from the word "rok" meaning "year" or "annum".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 531 Americans carry the last name Rokicki. That puts it at #49,150 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 645,488 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rokicki 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
531
1 in 645,488
Census rank
#49,150
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
463
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 463 bearers of the surname Rokicki in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 49150th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rokicki, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.4%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rokicki
The surname Rokicki is of Polish origin, derived from the Polish word "rok" meaning "year" or "season". It is believed to have originated in the late Middle Ages, possibly as an occupational surname for someone who worked as a seasonal laborer or a farmer who followed the agricultural cycle.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rokicki can be found in the 16th century Polish census records from the region of Greater Poland. During this time, surnames were becoming more common, and Rokicki was likely adopted by families living in rural areas or small villages.
In the 17th century, the name Rokicki appeared in various Polish historical documents, such as land records and parish registers. One notable example is Jan Rokicki, a Polish noble and landowner who lived from 1620 to 1687 and was known for his involvement in local politics and agricultural reforms.
The name Rokicki has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. In the 18th century, Franciszek Rokicki (1738-1805) was a Polish Catholic priest and writer who published several religious works and contributed to the development of the Polish language.
In the 19th century, Ignacy Rokicki (1824-1893) was a Polish painter and art teacher who is remembered for his landscapes and portraits. Another notable figure was Józef Rokicki (1856-1926), a Polish engineer and inventor who designed and built several innovative bridges and railway structures.
During the 20th century, Konstanty Rokicki (1900-1987) was a Polish military officer and diplomat who served in World War II and later held various diplomatic positions in the post-war period. Additionally, Mieczysław Rokicki (1919-1998) was a renowned Polish writer and poet who published numerous works and received several literary awards.
The name Rokicki has also been found in various historical records from other Slavic countries, such as Belarus and Ukraine, suggesting that it may have been adopted or adapted by families in those regions as well. However, the core of its origin and most prominent use remains in Poland.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rokicki
Among Census respondents with the surname Rokicki, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.4%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Rokicki 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 Rokicki surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.6% · 438
- Hispanic or Latino2.4% · 11
- Two or more races1.7% · 8
- Black or African American0.6% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rokicki
Rokicki 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
#43,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 496
+37 bearers (+8.1%)
Per 100,000 0.17
Rank movement Up 681 places
2020
#49,150
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 463
-33 bearers (-6.7%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Down 5,639 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #44,192 | 459 | 0.17 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #43,511 | 496 | 0.17 | +37 bearers (+8.1%) | Up 681 places |
| 2020 | #49,150 | 463 | 0.15 | -33 bearers (-6.7%) | Down 5,639 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 Rokicki 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 | #43,511 | #49,150 | -13.0% |
| Count | 496 | 463 | -6.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.17 | 0.15 | -8.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rokicki bearers went from 496 to 463 (-6.7% change). The surname moved down 5,639 positions in the national ranking, going from #43,511 to #49,150.
FAQ
Rokicki surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rokicki?
Name Census estimates that about 531 living Americans carry the surname Rokicki. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 645,488 residents.
How common is Rokicki?
Rokicki ranks #49,150 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.15 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 463 people with the surname Rokicki. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (531), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.15 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.15 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 Rokicki.
Has Rokicki become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rokicki went from 496 recorded bearers to 463. That is a decrease of 33 (-6.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #43,511 to #49,150.
What does the Census say about the background of Rokicki?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rokicki, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.4%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Rokicki in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.6% (438 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rokicki appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.6%), Hispanic (2.4%), Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Rokicki (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 Rokicki mean?
A Polish surname derived from the word "rok" meaning "year" or "annum". 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 Rokicki (0.15 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 have the surname Rokicki?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.