2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Szuminski
A Polish surname derived from a word meaning forester or woodsman.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Szuminski. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Szuminski 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Szuminski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Szuminski, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%) and Black (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Szuminski
The surname Szuminski has its origins in Poland, dating back several centuries. It is derived from the Polish word "szum," meaning "murmur" or "rustling sound," suggesting a connection to a place or occupation related to water or forests.
One of the earliest records of the name can be found in the Akta Grodzkie, a collection of court records from the 16th century. In these documents, there are mentions of individuals with the surname Szuminski, indicating their presence in various regions of Poland during that time period.
The name Szuminski is believed to have evolved from earlier variations, such as Szumieński or Szumieńczyk, which were likely place names referring to locations near rivers or wooded areas where the sound of water or wind through trees was prominent.
In the 18th century, there are records of a prominent Szuminski family in the Kalisz region of central Poland. One notable member was Jan Szuminski (1720-1789), a landowner and local official who played a role in the political affairs of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Another historical figure bearing this surname was Franciszek Szuminski (1794-1868), a Polish writer and poet who contributed to the literary movement known as Polish Romanticism. His works often reflected the struggles of the Polish people during the partitions of Poland in the 19th century.
During the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Szuminski surname was also found among Polish immigrants who settled in various parts of the United States and Canada. One such individual was Stanislaw Szuminski (1855-1920), a Polish-American businessman and community leader in Chicago.
Another noteworthy bearer of this name was Maria Szuminska (1897-1983), a Polish actress and theater director who was celebrated for her performances in both classical and modern plays during the interwar period in Poland.
While the surname Szuminski is not among the most common in Poland today, it has a rich history and connections to various regions, occupations, and notable individuals throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Szuminski
Among Census respondents with the surname Szuminski, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%) and Black (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Szuminski 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 Szuminski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.4% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino4.4% · 5
- Black or African American2.6% · 3
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Szuminski
Szuminski 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
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
+18 bearers (+17.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,684 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-8 bearers (-6.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,168 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | +18 bearers (+17.3%) | Up 8,684 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.6%) | Down 9,168 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 Szuminski 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 | #137,327 | #146,495 | -6.7% |
| Count | 122 | 114 | -6.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Szuminski bearers went from 122 to 114 (-6.6% change). The surname moved down 9,168 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #146,495.
FAQ
Szuminski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Szuminski?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Szuminski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Szuminski?
Szuminski ranks #146,495 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 114 people with the surname Szuminski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), 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 Szuminski.
Has Szuminski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Szuminski went from 122 recorded bearers to 114. That is a decrease of 8 (-6.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Szuminski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Szuminski, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%) and Black (2.6%). 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 Szuminski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.4% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Szuminski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.4%), Hispanic (4.4%), Black (2.6%). 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 Szuminski (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 Szuminski mean?
A Polish surname derived from a word meaning forester or woodsman. 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 Szuminski (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 common is the surname Szuminski?
Want to know how many people have the last name Szuminski? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.