2000
#128,797
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Subik
A Serbian surname derived from the Slavic word "sub" meaning bear.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Subik. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Subik 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Subik in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Subik, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.5%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Subik
The surname Subik is of Czech origin, with its roots tracing back to the 9th century in the region of Bohemia. It is believed to be derived from the Slavic word "suba," which means "fur coat" or "fur garment," suggesting that the name may have originally been a descriptive surname for someone who made or wore fur clothing.
One of the earliest known records of the surname Subik can be found in the Bohemian Landtafel, a medieval register of landowners and noblemen, dating back to the 13th century. The name appeared in various spellings, such as Subyk, Subic, and Subicz, reflecting the linguistic evolution of the Czech language over time.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Jan Subik was mentioned in the chronicles of the Premyslid dynasty, the ruling family of Bohemia at the time. Jan Subik was a prominent nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the conflicts between the Premyslids and the House of Luxembourg.
The name Subik also has a connection to several place names in the Czech Republic. For instance, the village of Subice, located in the Pardubice Region, is believed to have derived its name from the surname Subik, suggesting that the area may have been associated with a prominent Subik family or individual in the past.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Subik outside of Bohemia can be found in the archives of the city of Krakow, Poland, where a merchant named Mikołaj Subik was documented in the 15th century. This suggests that the name may have spread beyond the borders of the Czech lands due to trade and migration.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Subik. One such figure was Ludvík Subik (1892-1948), a Czech painter and graphic artist known for his landscape paintings and illustrations. Another was Jiří Subik (1924-2008), a Czech sculptor and medalist who created numerous public monuments and artworks.
In the realm of sports, Jaroslav Subik (1940-2001) was a Czech ice hockey player who represented Czechoslovakia in international competitions and won numerous championships with the club team Dukla Jihlava.
The surname Subik has also been carried by individuals in other fields, such as Petr Subik (born 1961), a Czech politician and member of the Chamber of Deputies, and Miroslav Subik (born 1962), a Czech economist and academic.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Subik
Among Census respondents with the surname Subik, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.5%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Subik 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 Subik surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.3% · 103
- Two or more races8.5% · 10
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Subik
Subik 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
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
+3 bearers (+2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,915 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-7 bearers (-5.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,799 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #128,797 | 122 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.5%) | Down 5,915 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.6%) | Down 8,799 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 Subik 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 | #134,712 | #143,511 | -6.5% |
| Count | 125 | 118 | -5.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Subik bearers went from 125 to 118 (-5.6% change). The surname moved down 8,799 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #143,511.
FAQ
Subik surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Subik?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Subik. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Subik?
Subik ranks #143,511 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 118 people with the surname Subik. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), 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 Subik.
Has Subik become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Subik went from 125 recorded bearers to 118. That is a decrease of 7 (-5.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Subik?
Among Census respondents with the surname Subik, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.5%) and Black (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 Subik in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.3% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Subik appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.3%), Two or More Races (8.5%), Black (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 Subik (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 Subik mean?
A Serbian surname derived from the Slavic word "sub" meaning bear. 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 Subik (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 have the surname Subik?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.