2000
#78,549
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 226
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Stadnicki
A Polish surname derived from the word "stadnik" meaning a herd manager or stablehand.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 233 Americans carry the last name Stadnicki. That puts it at #96,193 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,471,049 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stadnicki 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
233
1 in 1,471,049
Census rank
#96,193
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
203
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 203 bearers of the surname Stadnicki in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 96193rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stadnicki, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stadnicki
The surname STADNICKI has its origins in Poland, where it first emerged in the early 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "stadnik," which means a horse breeder or a person in charge of stables. This suggests that the name was likely initially associated with individuals involved in equestrian activities or employed in horse-related occupations.
The earliest known records of the STADNICKI surname can be traced back to the regions of Galicia and Lesser Poland, where it was particularly prominent among the Polish nobility and landed gentry. It is believed that the name may have originated from a specific location or estate where horses were bred or managed.
One of the earliest documented references to the STADNICKI name can be found in the Polish Armorial, a historical record of noble families and their coats of arms, dating back to the 16th century. The STADNICKI family was recognized as part of the Polish nobility and bore the Szreniawa coat of arms.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the STADNICKI surname. One of the most prominent figures was Jan Stadnicki (1551-1636), a Polish nobleman and military commander who served as the Grand Crown Marshal of Poland and played a significant role in the Polish-Swedish wars of the early 17th century.
Another notable bearer of the STADNICKI name was Andrzej Stadnicki (1580-1644), a Polish nobleman and politician who served as the Voivode of Bracław and played an influential role in the affairs of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during the 17th century.
In the 18th century, Stanisław Stadnicki (1751-1812) was a Polish military officer and nobleman who fought in the Kościuszko Uprising against Russian and Prussian forces, defending the cause of Polish independence.
The STADNICKI surname also has connections to the town of Stadniki in the Lviv region of modern-day Ukraine, which was once part of the historical Polish territories. It is possible that the name originated from this location or that the town itself was named after an individual or family bearing the STADNICKI surname.
In the 19th century, Kazimierz Stadnicki (1809-1868) was a Polish writer, historian, and political activist who played a role in the Polish national movement and advocated for the restoration of Polish sovereignty.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stadnicki
Among Census respondents with the surname Stadnicki, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Stadnicki 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 Stadnicki surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.6% · 190
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 5
- Two or more races2.5% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.5% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stadnicki
Stadnicki 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
#86,981
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 214
-12 bearers (-5.3%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 8,432 places
2020
#96,193
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 203
-11 bearers (-5.1%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 9,212 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #78,549 | 226 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #86,981 | 214 | 0.07 | -12 bearers (-5.3%) | Down 8,432 places |
| 2020 | #96,193 | 203 | 0.07 | -11 bearers (-5.1%) | Down 9,212 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 Stadnicki 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 | #86,981 | #96,193 | -10.6% |
| Count | 214 | 203 | -5.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.07 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stadnicki bearers went from 214 to 203 (-5.1% change). The surname moved down 9,212 positions in the national ranking, going from #86,981 to #96,193.
FAQ
Stadnicki surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stadnicki?
Name Census estimates that about 233 living Americans carry the surname Stadnicki. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,471,049 residents.
How common is Stadnicki?
Stadnicki ranks #96,193 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 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 203 people with the surname Stadnicki. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (233), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 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 Stadnicki.
Has Stadnicki become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stadnicki went from 214 recorded bearers to 203. That is a decrease of 11 (-5.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #86,981 to #96,193.
What does the Census say about the background of Stadnicki?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stadnicki, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Stadnicki in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.6% (190 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stadnicki appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.6%), Hispanic (2.5%), Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Stadnicki (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 Stadnicki mean?
A Polish surname derived from the word "stadnik" meaning a herd manager or stablehand. 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 Stadnicki (0.07 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 Stadnicki?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.