2000
#34,904
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 612
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.23
Very Rare Last name
Stachnik
A Polish surname possibly derived from the term "stoczek," meaning a small mill or grinding wheel.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 623 Americans carry the last name Stachnik. That puts it at #42,928 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.18 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 550,167 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stachnik 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
623
1 in 550,167
Census rank
#42,928
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
543
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 543 bearers of the surname Stachnik in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.18 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 42928th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stachnik, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stachnik
The surname Stachnik has its origins in Poland, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Polish word "stach," which means "tall" or "large." This suggests that the name was originally bestowed upon someone of an imposing stature or physical presence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stachnik can be found in the Ksiega Henrykowska, a historical document from the late 13th century that lists landowners and tenants in the Silesian region of Poland. This indicates that the name was already in use among the Polish nobility and gentry.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, variations of the name, such as Stachnicki, Stachnicka, and Stachnikiewicz, began to appear in various Polish records and church registers. This period also saw the emergence of several notable individuals bearing the Stachnik surname.
One such figure was Jan Stachnik (1548-1619), a Polish nobleman and military commander who served under King Sigismund III Vasa. He played a significant role in the Polish-Swedish wars and was renowned for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
Another prominent Stachnik was Franciszek Stachnik (1770-1842), a Polish priest and writer who authored several religious texts and sermons. His works were widely read and influential in the Catholic communities of his time.
In the 19th century, the Stachnik name gained further recognition with the birth of Józef Stachnik (1829-1897), a Polish painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes. His works were exhibited in various galleries across Europe and are now part of several prestigious art collections.
The early 20th century saw the rise of Mieczysław Stachnik (1898-1976), a renowned Polish architect and urban planner. He was instrumental in the reconstruction and development of several Polish cities after World War II, including Warsaw and Gdańsk.
Lastly, it is worth mentioning Marcin Stachnik (born 1972), a contemporary Polish football player who represented his country in international competitions and played for several top-tier clubs in Poland and abroad.
While the Stachnik surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval era, when it was likely bestowed upon individuals of notable stature or physical presence.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stachnik
Among Census respondents with the surname Stachnik, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Stachnik 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 Stachnik surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.6% · 508
- Two or more races3.3% · 18
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 10
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 5
- Black or African American0.4% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stachnik
Stachnik 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
#38,155
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 581
-31 bearers (-5.1%)
Per 100,000 0.20
Rank movement Down 3,251 places
2020
#42,928
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 543
-38 bearers (-6.5%)
Per 100,000 0.18
Rank movement Down 4,773 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #34,904 | 612 | 0.23 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #38,155 | 581 | 0.20 | -31 bearers (-5.1%) | Down 3,251 places |
| 2020 | #42,928 | 543 | 0.18 | -38 bearers (-6.5%) | Down 4,773 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 Stachnik 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 | #38,155 | #42,928 | -12.5% |
| Count | 581 | 543 | -6.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.20 | 0.18 | -9.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stachnik bearers went from 581 to 543 (-6.5% change). The surname moved down 4,773 positions in the national ranking, going from #38,155 to #42,928.
FAQ
Stachnik surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stachnik?
Name Census estimates that about 623 living Americans carry the surname Stachnik. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 550,167 residents.
How common is Stachnik?
Stachnik ranks #42,928 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.18 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 543 people with the surname Stachnik. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (623), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.18 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.18 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 Stachnik.
Has Stachnik become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stachnik went from 581 recorded bearers to 543. That is a decrease of 38 (-6.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #38,155 to #42,928.
What does the Census say about the background of Stachnik?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stachnik, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (1.8%). 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 Stachnik in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.6% (508 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stachnik appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.6%), Two or More Races (3.3%), Hispanic (1.8%). 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 Stachnik (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 Stachnik mean?
A Polish surname possibly derived from the term "stoczek," meaning a small mill or grinding wheel. 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 Stachnik (0.18 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 common is the surname Stachnik?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Stachnik is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.