2000
#101,654
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 164
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Stroinski
A Polish surname derived from the occupational term for a watchman or guard.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Stroinski. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stroinski 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Stroinski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stroinski, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stroinski
The surname Stroinski has its origins in Poland, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "stron," which means "side" or "slope," potentially referring to someone who lived on the side of a hill or mountain.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the town of Tarnow in southern Poland, dated 1487. This document mentions a certain Jan Stroinski, who was a local landowner.
The Stroinski name has also been associated with the town of Stronie Śląskie, located in the Sudeten Mountains of southwestern Poland. It is possible that the name originated from this particular region and was later adopted by families who migrated to other parts of the country.
In the 16th century, there are records of a Marcin Stroinski, who was a respected scholar and writer. He authored several works on Polish history and culture, contributing to the preservation of the nation's heritage during a turbulent period.
During the 17th century, the Stroinski name gained prominence with the birth of Kacper Stroinski (1607-1677), a notable Polish architect and engineer. He is known for his contributions to the reconstruction and fortification of several cities, including Warsaw and Poznan, after they were ravaged by wars and conflicts.
Another prominent figure bearing the Stroinski name was Józef Stroinski (1835-1907), a Polish military officer and politician. He fought in the January Uprising against Russian rule and later served as a member of the Prussian Parliament, advocating for Polish rights and autonomy.
In the 20th century, Jerzy Stroinski (1919-1997) was a renowned Polish-American sculptor and artist. His works were displayed in various galleries and museums around the world, earning him international recognition for his unique style and artistic vision.
The Stroinski surname has left its mark on history, with its bearers contributing to various fields, including literature, architecture, politics, and art. While the name may have originated from a specific region in Poland, it has since spread across the country and beyond, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stroinski
Among Census respondents with the surname Stroinski, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Stroinski 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 Stroinski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.0% · 109
- Two or more races4.3% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stroinski
Stroinski 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
#132,206
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
-36 bearers (-22.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 30,552 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-12 bearers (-9.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,822 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #101,654 | 164 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #132,206 | 128 | 0.04 | -36 bearers (-22.0%) | Down 30,552 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-9.4%) | Down 12,822 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 Stroinski 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 | #132,206 | #145,028 | -9.7% |
| Count | 128 | 116 | -9.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stroinski bearers went from 128 to 116 (-9.4% change). The surname moved down 12,822 positions in the national ranking, going from #132,206 to #145,028.
FAQ
Stroinski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stroinski?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Stroinski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Stroinski?
Stroinski ranks #145,028 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 116 people with the surname Stroinski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), 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 Stroinski.
Has Stroinski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stroinski went from 128 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 12 (-9.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #132,206 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Stroinski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stroinski, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Stroinski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.0% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stroinski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.0%), Two or More Races (4.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Stroinski (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 Stroinski mean?
A Polish surname derived from the occupational term for a watchman or guard. 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 Stroinski (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 Americans have the surname Stroinski?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.