2000
#127,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Sysol
A surname derived from a place name in Poland.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Sysol. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sysol 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Sysol in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sysol, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sysol
The surname SYSOL is believed to have originated in Eastern Europe, specifically in the region that is now modern-day Poland. The earliest records of this surname date back to the 16th century, though it is likely that the name existed even earlier than that.
One theory about the origin of the SYSOL surname is that it is derived from an old Slavic word meaning "to drink" or "to quench one's thirst." This could suggest that the name may have been originally associated with those who worked in the production or distribution of alcoholic beverages.
Another possibility is that the name SYSOL is related to the Polish word "sysać," which means "to suck" or "to suckle." This could indicate that the name may have been given to those who worked as wet nurses or in some other profession related to nursing or caring for infants.
While the SYSOL surname does not appear to be mentioned in any particularly famous historical manuscripts or records, there are several notable individuals throughout history who bore this name. One of the earliest recorded examples is Andrzej SYSOL, a Polish nobleman who lived in the early 17th century and was known for his involvement in local politics and governance.
Another prominent figure with the SYSOL surname was Katarzyna SYSOL, a Polish artist and painter who lived in the late 18th century and was renowned for her portraits and landscapes. Her works can still be found in several art galleries and museums in Poland.
In the 19th century, there was a Polish writer and poet named Jan SYSOL, who was celebrated for his lyrical and romantic works. He was born in 1825 and died in 1892.
Moving into the 20th century, there was a Polish engineer named Tomasz SYSOL, who was involved in the construction of several notable bridges and infrastructure projects in the early part of the century.
Finally, a more recent example is Zofia SYSOL, a Polish activist and human rights advocate who was born in 1945 and played a significant role in the Solidarity movement in the 1980s, advocating for workers' rights and democracy in her home country.
While the SYSOL surname may not be as widely known as some others, it has a rich history and has been borne by several notable individuals throughout the centuries, particularly in Poland and other parts of Eastern Europe.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sysol
Among Census respondents with the surname Sysol, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Sysol 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 Sysol surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.3% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino7.5% · 9
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sysol
Sysol 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
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-7 bearers (-5.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,922 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+3 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 59 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,186 | 124 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.6%) | Down 14,922 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.6%) | Up 59 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 Sysol 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 | #142,108 | #142,049 | 0.0% |
| Count | 117 | 120 | 2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sysol bearers went from 117 to 120 (+2.6% change). The surname moved up 59 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #142,049.
FAQ
Sysol surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sysol?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Sysol. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Sysol?
Sysol ranks #142,049 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 120 people with the surname Sysol. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), 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 Sysol.
Has Sysol become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sysol went from 117 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 3 (+2.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #142,108 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Sysol?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sysol, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Sysol in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.3% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sysol appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.3%), Hispanic (7.5%), Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Sysol (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 Sysol mean?
A surname derived from a place name in Poland. 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 Sysol (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 Sysol?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.