2000
#124,872
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Srednicki
A Polish occupational surname likely derived from the word "środa" meaning Wednesday.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Srednicki. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Srednicki 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Srednicki in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Srednicki, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Srednicki
The surname Srednicki is of Polish origin, traced back to the 16th century in the region of Lesser Poland. It is believed to be derived from the Old Polish word "średni" meaning "middle" or "central," suggesting the name may have originated from a location or settlement situated in a central area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Srednicki surname can be found in the Krakow Land Records of 1564, where a certain Jan Srednicki was mentioned as a landowner in the village of Sułoszowa. This document serves as a valuable historical reference for the presence of the name during that era.
In the 17th century, the Srednicki name appeared in the parish records of the village of Słomniki, located in the Małopolska region. Here, a family by the name of Srednicki was documented, indicating their presence in the area at that time.
A notable figure bearing the Srednicki surname was Franciszek Srednicki (1735-1812), a Polish noble and landowner who played a significant role in the Kościuszko Uprising against the Russian Empire in the late 18th century.
Another prominent individual was Stanisław Srednicki (1855-1924), a Polish writer and journalist who penned several works on literary criticism and was actively involved in the cultural scene of his time.
In the 20th century, Tadeusz Srednicki (1894-1976) made a name for himself as a renowned Polish mathematician and academic. He contributed significantly to the fields of algebra and number theory and held prestigious positions at various universities throughout his career.
The Srednicki surname has also been associated with the village of Średnica, located in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship of Poland. It is possible that some individuals bearing this name may have origins linked to this particular location or its surrounding areas.
Throughout its history, variations in the spelling of the Srednicki surname have been observed, including Srednicka, Sredniki, and Sredniczky, reflecting regional linguistic influences and variations over time.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Srednicki
Among Census respondents with the surname Srednicki, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Srednicki 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 Srednicki surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.1% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Srednicki
Srednicki 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
-12 bearers (-9.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,269 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-8 bearers (-7.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,498 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,872 | 127 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-9.4%) | Down 19,269 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-7.0%) | Down 7,498 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 Srednicki 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 | #151,639 | -5.2% |
| Count | 115 | 107 | -7.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Srednicki bearers went from 115 to 107 (-7.0% change). The surname moved down 7,498 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #151,639.
FAQ
Srednicki surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Srednicki?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Srednicki. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Srednicki?
Srednicki ranks #151,639 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 107 people with the surname Srednicki. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), 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 Srednicki.
Has Srednicki become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Srednicki went from 115 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Srednicki?
Among Census respondents with the surname Srednicki, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (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 Srednicki in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.1% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Srednicki appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.1%), Hispanic (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 Srednicki (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 Srednicki mean?
A Polish occupational surname likely derived from the word "środa" meaning Wednesday. 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 Srednicki (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 have the surname Srednicki?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.