2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Struzyk
A Polish surname derived from the diminutive of "struzha," referring to a wood-shaver or carpenter.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Struzyk. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Struzyk 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Struzyk in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Struzyk, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Struzyk
The surname STRUZYK originates from Poland, tracing its roots back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Polish word "struzyk," which means a small stream or brook. This suggests that the name was likely associated with individuals living near or adjacent to a small watercourse or stream.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the STRUZYK surname can be found in the parish records of the village of Kowale Pańskie, located in the Łódź region of central Poland. These records date back to the late 1500s and early 1600s, indicating the presence of families bearing this name in the area during that time period.
The STRUZYK surname has also been documented in other historical records from various regions of Poland, such as land registers, court documents, and census records. For instance, in the 1674 tax records of the town of Brzeźnica, a certain Jan STRUZYK is listed as a landowner and taxpayer.
Interestingly, variations in the spelling of the surname have been observed throughout history. Some of the alternate spellings include STRUZIK, STRUŻYK, and STRUŻKA, which further emphasize the connection to the Polish word for a small stream or brook.
Among notable individuals bearing the STRUZYK surname, one can mention Jakub STRUZYK (1815-1879), a Polish painter and illustrator renowned for his landscape paintings and illustrations of Polish folk tales. Another prominent figure was Wanda STRUZYK (1887-1972), a Polish educator and activist who played a significant role in advocating for women's rights and educational reforms in the early 20th century.
Other notable STRUZYK individuals include Kazimierz STRUZYK (1892-1945), a Polish military officer who fought in both World Wars and was posthumously awarded the Virtuti Militari, Poland's highest military decoration for valor. Additionally, Michał STRUZYK (1937-2018) was a Polish engineer and inventor, known for his contributions to the field of hydraulic machinery and environmental protection technologies.
While the STRUZYK surname may not be among the most common in Poland, its historical roots and connections to the landscape and geography of the region have been well-documented over the centuries. The name's endurance serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and diversity of Polish surnames.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Struzyk
Among Census respondents with the surname Struzyk, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Struzyk 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 Struzyk surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.3% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Struzyk
Struzyk 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
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,590 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,858 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 8,590 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 1,858 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 Struzyk 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 | #148,347 | #150,205 | -1.3% |
| Count | 111 | 109 | -1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Struzyk bearers went from 111 to 109 (-1.8% change). The surname moved down 1,858 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #150,205.
FAQ
Struzyk surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Struzyk?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Struzyk. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Struzyk?
Struzyk ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Struzyk. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Struzyk.
Has Struzyk become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Struzyk went from 111 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Struzyk?
Among Census respondents with the surname Struzyk, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). 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 Struzyk in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.3% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Struzyk appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.3%), Hispanic (1.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). 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 Struzyk (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 Struzyk mean?
A Polish surname derived from the diminutive of "struzha," referring to a wood-shaver or carpenter. 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 Struzyk (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 Struzyk?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.