2010
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Swincicki
A Polish surname derived from a place name related to pig farming or pork processing.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Swincicki. 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 Swincicki 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 Swincicki 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 Swincicki, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.1%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Swincicki
The surname Swincicki originates from Poland and is believed to have emerged in the late 15th century. It is derived from the Polish word "świńca," which means "swineherd" or "pig keeper." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals who worked as swineherds or were involved in the pig-keeping trade.
Early records indicate that the name was concentrated in the regions of Wielkopolska and Mazowsze, areas known for their agricultural traditions and livestock farming. The earliest documented instances of the Swincicki surname can be traced back to the 16th century, appearing in parish records and land ownership documents.
One of the earliest known bearers of the Swincicki name was Jan Swincicki, a landowner and farmer who lived in the village of Swincice, near Poznań, in the late 16th century. Another notable figure was Maciej Swincicki, a renowned pig breeder and farmer who lived in the town of Płock in the early 17th century.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Swincicki surname appeared in various historical records, including tax registers, court documents, and military records. It is worth noting that the spelling of the name may have varied slightly due to regional dialects and transcription practices.
In the 19th century, Szymon Swincicki (1810-1882) was a prominent landowner and philanthropist from the Lublin region. He was known for his contributions to local education and social initiatives. Another notable bearer of the name was Stanisław Swincicki (1856-1931), a respected agriculturalist and author who wrote extensively on modern farming practices.
Other individuals with the Swincicki surname who made significant contributions include Józef Swincicki (1875-1948), a renowned veterinarian and researcher in animal husbandry, and Wanda Swincicka (1892-1976), a celebrated painter and artist who was part of the Polish avant-garde movement in the early 20th century.
While the surname Swincicki is not among the most common in Poland today, it has a rich history and continues to be represented in various corners of the country, with many bearers still maintaining ties to their agricultural and rural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Swincicki
Among Census respondents with the surname Swincicki, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.1%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Swincicki 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 Swincicki surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.3% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino8.1% · 9
- Two or more races3.6% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Swincicki
Swincicki appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-8 bearers (-6.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,508 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.7%) | Down 8,508 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 Swincicki 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 | #140,157 | #148,665 | -6.1% |
| Count | 119 | 111 | -6.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Swincicki bearers went from 119 to 111 (-6.7% change). The surname moved down 8,508 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #148,665.
FAQ
Swincicki surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Swincicki?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Swincicki. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Swincicki?
Swincicki 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 Swincicki. 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 Swincicki.
Has Swincicki become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Swincicki went from 119 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 8 (-6.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Swincicki?
Among Census respondents with the surname Swincicki, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.1%) and Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Swincicki in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.3% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Swincicki appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.3%), Hispanic (8.1%), Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Swincicki (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 Swincicki mean?
A Polish surname derived from a place name related to pig farming or pork processing. 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 Swincicki (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 Swincicki?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.