2000
#52,827
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 368
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.14
Very Rare Last name
Truskowski
A Polish surname meaning "one from the town of Truskolasy".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 440 Americans carry the last name Truskowski. That puts it at #57,292 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.13 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 778,987 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Truskowski 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
440
1 in 778,987
Census rank
#57,292
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
384
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 384 bearers of the surname Truskowski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.13 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 57292nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Truskowski, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.6%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Truskowski
The surname Truskowski originated in Poland, with roots tracing back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "trus," which means "tremor" or "shake," suggesting a possible connection to an ancestor's physical characteristics or occupation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Truskowski name can be found in the Liber Beneficiorum, a historical record of Polish landowners and their properties compiled in the late 15th century by Jan Długosz, a renowned Polish historian and chronicler. This document mentions a certain Jakub Truskowski, who owned a property near the town of Przemyśl in the present-day Podkarpackie Voivodeship.
In the 16th century, the Truskowski family gained prominence in the region of Mazovia, with several members holding influential positions in the local nobility. Notably, Jan Truskowski (1515-1588) served as a court marshal and was known for his involvement in various political and military affairs during the reign of King Sigismund II Augustus.
The Truskowski name also appeared in historical records from the 17th century, such as the Metryka Koronna, which documented noble families and their coat of arms. One notable figure from this era was Andrzej Truskowski (1635-1702), a Polish military commander who participated in the Polish-Ottoman War and the Great Northern War.
During the 18th century, the Truskowski family continued to play a role in Polish society, particularly in the areas of landholding and military service. Franciszek Truskowski (1720-1789) was a respected landowner and patron of the arts, known for his support of Polish literature and theater.
The 19th century saw the Truskowski name spread beyond Poland's borders, with some members of the family emigrating to other parts of Europe and even to North America. One notable figure from this period was Kazimierz Truskowski (1845-1912), a Polish engineer and industrialist who made significant contributions to the development of the steel industry in the United States.
Throughout history, the Truskowski surname has been associated with various notable individuals, including writers, artists, politicians, and military leaders. While the name has undergone some variations in spelling over the centuries, such as Truskowsky or Truszkowski, its core meaning and connection to its Polish roots have remained intact.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Truskowski
Among Census respondents with the surname Truskowski, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.6%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Truskowski 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 Truskowski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.1% · 369
- Hispanic or Latino1.6% · 6
- Two or more races1.0% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 3
- Black or African American0.3% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Truskowski
Truskowski 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
#55,962
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 366
-2 bearers (-0.5%)
Per 100,000 0.12
Rank movement Down 3,135 places
2020
#57,292
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 384
+18 bearers (+4.9%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Down 1,330 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #52,827 | 368 | 0.14 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #55,962 | 366 | 0.12 | -2 bearers (-0.5%) | Down 3,135 places |
| 2020 | #57,292 | 384 | 0.13 | +18 bearers (+4.9%) | Down 1,330 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 Truskowski 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 | #55,962 | #57,292 | -2.4% |
| Count | 366 | 384 | 4.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.12 | 0.13 | 7.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Truskowski bearers went from 366 to 384 (+4.9% change). The surname moved down 1,330 positions in the national ranking, going from #55,962 to #57,292.
FAQ
Truskowski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Truskowski?
Name Census estimates that about 440 living Americans carry the surname Truskowski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 778,987 residents.
How common is Truskowski?
Truskowski ranks #57,292 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.13 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 384 people with the surname Truskowski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (440), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.13 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.13 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 Truskowski.
Has Truskowski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Truskowski went from 366 recorded bearers to 384. That is an increase of 18 (+4.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #55,962 to #57,292.
What does the Census say about the background of Truskowski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Truskowski, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.6%) and Two or More Races (1.0%). 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 Truskowski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.1% (369 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Truskowski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.1%), Hispanic (1.6%), Two or More Races (1.0%). 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 Truskowski (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 Truskowski mean?
A Polish surname meaning "one from the town of Truskolasy". 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 Truskowski (0.13 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 surname Truskowski?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.