2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Rusczyk
A surname of Polish origin meaning a person from Russia.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Rusczyk. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rusczyk 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Rusczyk in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rusczyk, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rusczyk
The surname Rusczyk originates from Poland, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "ruszczyk," which means "a person of Russian descent" or "someone associated with Russia." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who had ties to Russia or were of Russian ancestry.
During the medieval period, Poland was a prominent kingdom in Central Europe, and its territories often extended into regions that are now part of modern-day Russia. As a result, there was frequent interaction and migration between these areas, which could have led to the adoption of the surname Rusczyk by families with Russian connections.
One of the earliest known records of the name Rusczyk can be found in the parish records of the town of Tarnów, located in southern Poland. In 1573, a man named Jan Rusczyk is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Zgłobice, near Tarnów. This entry provides valuable insight into the geographic distribution of the surname during that time.
In the 17th century, the Rusczyk surname appeared in several historical documents, including court records and town registers. For instance, in 1642, a man named Andrzej Rusczyk is listed as a citizen of the city of Kraków, one of the most significant urban centers in Poland.
Notable individuals with the surname Rusczyk include Józef Rusczyk (1778-1842), a Polish painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits. Another prominent figure was Stanisław Rusczyk (1862-1931), a Polish politician and member of the Sejm (parliament) in the early 20th century.
During the 19th century, the Rusczyk surname was also found in other regions of Poland, such as Silesia and Galicia. For example, in 1867, a man named Franciszek Rusczyk was born in the village of Wielkie Oczy, located in the Galician region (now part of Ukraine).
Another notable individual with this surname was Kazimierz Rusczyk (1886-1945), a Polish military officer who served in World War I and later became a general in the Polish Army during the interwar period.
Throughout its history, the Rusczyk surname has maintained its strong ties to Poland, with variations in spelling emerging over time, such as Ruśczyk, Ruszczyk, and Ruszczyk. While the exact origins of the name remain uncertain, its connection to Russia and the historical interactions between Poland and its eastern neighbors have played a significant role in shaping its identity and distribution.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rusczyk
Among Census respondents with the surname Rusczyk, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Rusczyk 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 Rusczyk surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.5% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 4
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rusczyk
Rusczyk appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+10 bearers (+9.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 11,047 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.9%) | Up 11,047 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 Rusczyk 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 | #159,712 | #148,665 | 6.9% |
| Count | 101 | 111 | 9.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 23.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rusczyk bearers went from 101 to 111 (+9.9% change). The surname moved up 11,047 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #148,665.
FAQ
Rusczyk surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rusczyk?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Rusczyk. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Rusczyk?
Rusczyk ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Rusczyk. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Rusczyk.
Has Rusczyk become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rusczyk went from 101 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 10 (+9.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Rusczyk?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rusczyk, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Rusczyk in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.5% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rusczyk appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.5%), Hispanic (3.6%), Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Rusczyk (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 Rusczyk mean?
A surname of Polish origin meaning a person from Russia. 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 Rusczyk (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 are called Rusczyk?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Rusczyk is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.