2000
#118,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 135
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Szablowski
A Polish surname derived from the word "szabla" meaning saber or sword.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Szablowski. 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 Szablowski 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 Szablowski 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 Szablowski, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Szablowski
The surname Szablowski is of Polish origin, derived from the term "szabla," which translates to "sabre" or "sword" in English. This name emerged during the Middle Ages, likely referring to an occupation or association with swordsmiths or the military.
The earliest known recorded instances of the Szablowski surname can be traced back to the 16th century in various Polish historical documents and parish records. It is believed that the name originated in the regions of Masovia and Lesser Poland, where the use of sabres and swords was prevalent among the nobility and military forces.
One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the Szablowski surname was Jan Szablowski, a notable swordsmith from Krakow, who lived in the late 16th century. His skill in crafting high-quality sabres earned him recognition among the Polish nobility and knights.
In the 17th century, the Szablowski name appeared in the records of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, with several notable individuals emerging from this lineage. Aleksander Szablowski (1620-1694) was a distinguished military commander who served in the Polish-Muscovite War and the Polish-Swedish War, earning fame for his strategic prowess and bravery on the battlefield.
The 18th century saw the rise of Józef Szablowski (1732-1801), a renowned poet and playwright whose works celebrated Polish culture and values. His literary contributions enriched the nation's literary heritage and earned him widespread acclaim.
During the 19th century, the Szablowski family produced several prominent figures, including Wacław Szablowski (1835-1909), a pioneering geologist and paleontologist who made significant discoveries in the field of fossil research. His findings contributed greatly to our understanding of prehistoric life and the evolution of various species.
Another notable figure from this period was Maria Szablowska (1862-1944), a celebrated pianist and composer who performed extensively throughout Europe and gained recognition for her virtuosic skills and innovative compositions.
Throughout history, the Szablowski surname has been associated with individuals who have excelled in various fields, from the military and arts to science and literature, reflecting the diverse talents and accomplishments of those who bear this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Szablowski
Among Census respondents with the surname Szablowski, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Szablowski 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 Szablowski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 113
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Szablowski
Szablowski 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
#121,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 142
+7 bearers (+5.2%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 2,636 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-22 bearers (-15.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 20,459 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #118,954 | 135 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #121,590 | 142 | 0.05 | +7 bearers (+5.2%) | Down 2,636 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -22 bearers (-15.5%) | Down 20,459 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 Szablowski 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 | #121,590 | #142,049 | -16.8% |
| Count | 142 | 120 | -15.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -19.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Szablowski bearers went from 142 to 120 (-15.5% change). The surname moved down 20,459 positions in the national ranking, going from #121,590 to #142,049.
FAQ
Szablowski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Szablowski?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Szablowski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Szablowski?
Szablowski 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 Szablowski. 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 Szablowski.
Has Szablowski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Szablowski went from 142 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 22 (-15.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #121,590 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Szablowski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Szablowski, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (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 Szablowski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (113 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Szablowski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), Hispanic (3.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (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 Szablowski (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 Szablowski mean?
A Polish surname derived from the word "szabla" meaning saber or sword. 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 Szablowski (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 last name Szablowski?
See how many Americans have the surname Szablowski on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.