2000
#116,835
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 138
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Struzinski
An occupational surname possibly denoting a metalworker or someone who made straw crafts.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Struzinski. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Struzinski 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Struzinski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Struzinski, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Struzinski
The surname STRUZINSKI originated in Poland, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "struzka," meaning "shaving" or "woodchip," suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with a woodworker or carpenter.
The earliest known record of the STRUZINSKI name is found in a Polish court document from 1587, which mentions a Jakub Struzinski residing in the town of Bydgoszcz. In the 17th century, the name appeared in various parish records and legal documents across various regions of Poland, including Krakow, Poznan, and Warsaw.
During the 18th century, the STRUZINSKI surname gained prominence with the birth of Jan Struzinski (1704-1778), a Polish nobleman and military leader who fought in the War of the Polish Succession. Another notable figure was Franciszek Struzinski (1742-1814), a prominent architect and urban planner responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in Warsaw.
In the 19th century, the STRUZINSKI name became more widely dispersed as members of the family migrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One notable individual was Wladyslaw Struzinski (1828-1898), a Polish artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
The early 20th century saw the birth of Stanislaw Struzinski (1907-1988), a renowned Polish composer and conductor who contributed significantly to the development of Polish classical music. Another notable figure was Janina Struzinska (1920-1998), a celebrated Polish actress who appeared in numerous films and theater productions during her career.
Throughout its history, the STRUZINSKI surname has been associated with various professions, including woodworkers, architects, military leaders, artists, and musicians. While the name's origins can be traced back to 16th-century Poland, it has since spread across the globe, with family members settling in various countries and contributing to diverse fields.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Struzinski
Among Census respondents with the surname Struzinski, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Struzinski 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 Struzinski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.8% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 5
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Struzinski
Struzinski 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
-10 bearers (-7.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,371 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-17 bearers (-13.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,459 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #116,835 | 138 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #132,206 | 128 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-7.2%) | Down 15,371 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -17 bearers (-13.3%) | Down 16,459 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 Struzinski 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 | #148,665 | -12.4% |
| Count | 128 | 111 | -13.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Struzinski bearers went from 128 to 111 (-13.3% change). The surname moved down 16,459 positions in the national ranking, going from #132,206 to #148,665.
FAQ
Struzinski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Struzinski?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Struzinski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Struzinski?
Struzinski ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Struzinski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Struzinski.
Has Struzinski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Struzinski went from 128 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 17 (-13.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #132,206 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Struzinski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Struzinski, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Struzinski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.8% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Struzinski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.8%), Hispanic (4.5%), Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Struzinski (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 Struzinski mean?
An occupational surname possibly denoting a metalworker or someone who made straw crafts. 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 Struzinski (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 Struzinski?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.