2000
#118,236
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 136
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Szymkiewicz
Polish surname meaning "son of Szymek", a diminutive form of Szymon (Simon).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Szymkiewicz. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Szymkiewicz 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Szymkiewicz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Szymkiewicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.1%) and Black (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Szymkiewicz
The surname SZYMKIEWICZ originates from Poland and dates back to the late Middle Ages or early Renaissance period, around the 15th or 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish given name "Szymek," a diminutive form of the name "Szymon" (Simon in English), combined with the Polish patronymic suffix "-icz" or "-ewicz," indicating "son of."
SZYMKIEWICZ is a variant spelling of the more common Polish surname "Szymkiewicz," which can be traced back to various regions of historical Poland, particularly the areas around Krakow, Lublin, and Warsaw. The name may have been initially adopted by individuals who were the sons or descendants of a man named Szymek or Szymon.
While there are no known definitive historical references to the SZYMKIEWICZ surname in major medieval manuscripts or records like the Domesday Book, it is likely that the name appeared in various local parish records, tax rolls, or land registers from the 16th century onwards across different parts of Poland.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this surname was Jan SZYMKIEWICZ, a Polish nobleman and landowner who lived in the late 16th century and owned estates in the vicinity of Krakow. Another notable figure was Marcin SZYMKIEWICZ, a Polish military officer who fought in the Polish-Muscovite War (1605-1618) and was mentioned in historical accounts from that time.
In the 17th century, Stanisław SZYMKIEWICZ was a prominent merchant and trader in the city of Lublin, known for his successful business ventures and involvement in the local guild system. Around the same period, Jakub SZYMKIEWICZ was a respected physician and scholar who authored several medical treatises and worked in the court of King Jan III Sobieski.
During the 18th century, Wojciech SZYMKIEWICZ was a renowned Polish painter and artist, known for his religious and historical paintings that adorned many churches and noble residences across Poland. His works are still appreciated and exhibited in various museums and galleries today.
These are just a few examples of individuals with the SZYMKIEWICZ surname who left their mark in various fields throughout the historical record, reflecting the name's Polish origins and its presence across different regions and social strata over several centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Szymkiewicz
Among Census respondents with the surname Szymkiewicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.1%) and Black (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Szymkiewicz 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 Szymkiewicz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.8% · 106
- Two or more races5.1% · 6
- Black or African American2.5% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Szymkiewicz
Szymkiewicz 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
#126,018
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 136
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 7,782 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-18 bearers (-13.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 17,493 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #118,236 | 136 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #126,018 | 136 | 0.05 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 7,782 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | -18 bearers (-13.2%) | Down 17,493 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 Szymkiewicz 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 | #126,018 | #143,511 | -13.9% |
| Count | 136 | 118 | -13.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -21.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Szymkiewicz bearers went from 136 to 118 (-13.2% change). The surname moved down 17,493 positions in the national ranking, going from #126,018 to #143,511.
FAQ
Szymkiewicz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Szymkiewicz?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Szymkiewicz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Szymkiewicz?
Szymkiewicz ranks #143,511 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 118 people with the surname Szymkiewicz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), 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 Szymkiewicz.
Has Szymkiewicz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Szymkiewicz went from 136 recorded bearers to 118. That is a decrease of 18 (-13.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #126,018 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Szymkiewicz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Szymkiewicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.1%) and Black (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 Szymkiewicz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.8% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Szymkiewicz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.8%), Two or More Races (5.1%), Black (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 Szymkiewicz (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 Szymkiewicz mean?
Polish surname meaning "son of Szymek", a diminutive form of Szymon (Simon). 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 Szymkiewicz (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 Szymkiewicz?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Szymkiewicz is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.