2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Tomczik
A Polish surname derived from a diminutive form of the name Tomasz (Thomas).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Tomczik. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tomczik 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Tomczik in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tomczik, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.0%) and Hispanic (4.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tomczik
The surname Tomczik originated in Poland. It is a diminutive form of the name Tomasz, derived from the biblical name Thomas, meaning "twin" in Aramaic. The name Tomasz was introduced to Poland through Christianity and gained popularity during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Tomczik can be found in the 16th century Polish records. In the village of Wieś Tomczykowa, located in the Lublin region, there was a prominent family with the surname Tomczik. This village's name is believed to have been derived from the family's surname, indicating their significance in the area.
During the 17th century, the Tomczik surname appeared in various historical documents, including church records and legal proceedings. Some notable individuals with this surname from this period include Jan Tomczik (1620-1691), a respected landowner and local official in the town of Kazimierz Dolny, and Katarzyna Tomczik (1658-1732), a renowned herbalist and healer from the village of Stary Sącz.
In the 18th century, the Tomczik surname gained prominence in the region of Wielkopolska (Greater Poland). Józef Tomczik (1745-1812), a successful merchant and philanthropist from the city of Poznań, established a charitable foundation that supported education and aid for the underprivileged.
The 19th century saw the Tomczik surname spread across different regions of Poland. Antoni Tomczik (1810-1878), a prominent architect from Kraków, designed several notable buildings, including the Church of St. Florian and the Kraków Philharmonic Hall. Another notable figure was Franciszka Tomczik (1825-1901), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in Warsaw.
As the 20th century dawned, the Tomczik surname continued to be represented in various fields. Stanisław Tomczik (1892-1965) was a renowned Polish linguist and academic, known for his contributions to the study of Slavic languages. Additionally, Jan Tomczik (1917-1988) was a celebrated artist and sculptor, whose works are exhibited in several galleries across Poland.
While the surname Tomczik has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to emigration. However, the majority of individuals bearing this surname can trace their lineage back to the regions of Central and Eastern Poland.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tomczik
Among Census respondents with the surname Tomczik, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.0%) and Hispanic (4.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Tomczik 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 Tomczik surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.9% · 102
- Two or more races6.0% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tomczik
Tomczik 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
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+6 bearers (+5.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,384 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+6 bearers (+5.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,367 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 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.8%) | Down 3,384 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.5%) | Up 4,367 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 Tomczik 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 | #149,395 | #145,028 | 2.9% |
| Count | 110 | 116 | 5.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tomczik bearers went from 110 to 116 (+5.5% change). The surname moved up 4,367 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #145,028.
FAQ
Tomczik surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tomczik?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Tomczik. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Tomczik?
Tomczik ranks #145,028 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 116 people with the surname Tomczik. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), 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 Tomczik.
Has Tomczik become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tomczik went from 110 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 6 (+5.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Tomczik?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tomczik, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.0%) and Hispanic (4.3%). 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 Tomczik in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.9% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tomczik appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.9%), Two or More Races (6.0%), Hispanic (4.3%). 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 Tomczik (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 Tomczik mean?
A Polish surname derived from a diminutive form of the name Tomasz (Thomas). 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 Tomczik (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 Tomczik?
Want to know how many people have the surname Tomczik? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.