2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Szalkiewicz
A Polish surname derived from a diminutive form of the given name "Szalka".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Szalkiewicz. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Szalkiewicz 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Szalkiewicz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Szalkiewicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Szalkiewicz
The surname SZALKIEWICZ originates from Poland, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "szalka," which translates to "bowl" or "dish," suggesting that the name may have been associated with an occupation or trade involving these objects.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the SZALKIEWICZ surname can be found in the historical records of the town of Krakow, where a merchant named Jan SZALKIEWICZ was documented in 1587. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during the late 16th century.
In the 17th century, the SZALKIEWICZ surname appeared in various parish records and vital records throughout central Poland, particularly in the regions of Mazowsze and Małopolska. This indicates that families bearing this name were well-established in these areas during that time period.
One notable individual with the SZALKIEWICZ surname was Tomasz SZALKIEWICZ (1634-1701), a Polish Catholic priest and theologian who served as a professor at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow. His writings and teachings contributed significantly to the intellectual and religious discourse of his era.
Another prominent figure was Katarzyna SZALKIEWICZ (1788-1865), a Polish noblewoman and philanthropist known for her charitable works and support of educational initiatives in her local community. She was highly regarded for her commitment to improving the lives of the less fortunate.
In the 19th century, the SZALKIEWICZ surname can be found in various historical documents and records related to the Polish uprising against Russian rule. Franciszek SZALKIEWICZ (1812-1890) was a notable participant in the November Uprising of 1830-1831, serving as an officer in the Polish rebel forces.
Moving into the 20th century, Stanisław SZALKIEWICZ (1904-1976) was a respected Polish architect and urban planner who made significant contributions to the reconstruction and development of Warsaw after World War II. His architectural designs and urban planning concepts left a lasting impact on the cityscape.
Throughout its history, the SZALKIEWICZ surname has been associated with various occupations, from merchants and tradesmen to professionals and noblemen. While its origins may be rooted in a humble occupation, the name has evolved to encompass individuals from diverse backgrounds and achievements.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Szalkiewicz
Among Census respondents with the surname Szalkiewicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Szalkiewicz 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 Szalkiewicz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.0% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino5.5% · 6
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Szalkiewicz
Szalkiewicz 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
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-3 bearers (-2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,636 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,006 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.7%) | Down 12,636 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Up 1,006 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 Szalkiewicz 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 | #150,452 | #149,446 | 0.7% |
| Count | 109 | 110 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Szalkiewicz bearers went from 109 to 110 (+0.9% change). The surname moved up 1,006 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #149,446.
FAQ
Szalkiewicz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Szalkiewicz?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Szalkiewicz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Szalkiewicz?
Szalkiewicz ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Szalkiewicz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Szalkiewicz.
Has Szalkiewicz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Szalkiewicz went from 109 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Szalkiewicz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Szalkiewicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Szalkiewicz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.0% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Szalkiewicz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.0%), Hispanic (5.5%), Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Szalkiewicz (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 Szalkiewicz mean?
A Polish surname derived from a diminutive form of the given name "Szalka". 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 Szalkiewicz (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 Szalkiewicz?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.