2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Skrzycki
A Polish surname likely derived from the Polish word "krzyk" meaning "cry" or "shout."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Skrzycki. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Skrzycki 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Skrzycki in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Skrzycki, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Skrzycki
The surname SKRZYCKI originates from Poland, with roots dating back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Polish word "skrzynia," meaning "chest" or "box," and may have been an occupational name for a chest maker or someone who worked with chests.
The earliest known records of the SKRZYCKI surname can be found in historical documents from the Krakow region of southern Poland. These include mentions in church registers and land ownership records from the late 14th and early 15th centuries.
One notable early reference to the SKRZYCKI name is in the Kodeks Dzikowski, a medieval Polish manuscript from the 15th century that contains legal codes and records. The name appears in this document as "Skrzyczki," which was likely an earlier spelling variation.
During the Renaissance period in Poland, the SKRZYCKI surname began to spread more widely across the country. In the 16th century, there are records of a prominent family of that name residing in the town of Sandomierz, in central Poland.
A notable figure from this era was Stanisław Skrzycki (1550-1622), a Polish nobleman and military commander who served in the Polish-Swedish War. He was known for his loyalty to King Sigismund III Vasa and his participation in the Siege of Smolensk in 1609-1611.
Another individual of historical significance was Jan Skrzycki (1720-1793), a Polish Jesuit priest and philosopher who taught at the University of Vilnius in present-day Lithuania. He wrote extensively on logic and metaphysics, contributing to the development of Polish academic thought in the 18th century.
In the 19th century, the SKRZYCKI surname continued to be prominent in various parts of Poland. One notable figure was Feliks Skrzycki (1826-1891), a Polish poet and writer who was part of the "Ukrainian school" of Polish Romanticism. He drew inspiration from the folklore and landscapes of Ukraine, which was then part of the Russian Empire.
Another individual of note was Ignacy Skrzycki (1864-1935), a Polish surgeon and professor who made significant contributions to the field of urology. He served as the rector of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow and was recognized for his pioneering work in kidney and bladder surgery.
Throughout its history, the SKRZYCKI surname has been closely tied to Poland and its rich cultural heritage. While the name has spread to other parts of the world, its roots remain firmly planted in the landscapes and historical figures of its homeland.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Skrzycki
Among Census respondents with the surname Skrzycki, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Skrzycki 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 Skrzycki surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.2% · 106
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Skrzycki
Skrzycki 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
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+15 bearers (+14.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,680 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-11 bearers (-9.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,977 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+14.3%) | Up 5,680 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-9.2%) | Down 10,977 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 Skrzycki 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 | #139,228 | #150,205 | -7.9% |
| Count | 120 | 109 | -9.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Skrzycki bearers went from 120 to 109 (-9.2% change). The surname moved down 10,977 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #150,205.
FAQ
Skrzycki surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Skrzycki?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Skrzycki. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Skrzycki?
Skrzycki ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Skrzycki. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Skrzycki.
Has Skrzycki become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Skrzycki went from 120 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 11 (-9.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Skrzycki?
Among Census respondents with the surname Skrzycki, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%) and Hispanic (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 Skrzycki in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.2% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Skrzycki appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.2%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%), Hispanic (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 Skrzycki (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 Skrzycki mean?
A Polish surname likely derived from the Polish word "krzyk" meaning "cry" or "shout." 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 Skrzycki (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 Skrzycki?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.