2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Trzyna
Polish surname meaning "pole" or "stick" from the Polish noun "trzcina."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Trzyna. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Trzyna 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Trzyna in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Trzyna, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Trzyna
The surname TRZYNA has its roots in Poland, tracing back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Old Polish word "trzyna," which referred to a specific type of wood or a splinter. This connection suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname associated with woodworkers or those involved in timber-related trades.
One of the earliest documented references to the TRZYNA surname can be found in the Akta Metrykalne, a collection of historical records from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, dating back to the 16th century. The name appears to have been particularly prevalent in the regions of Greater Poland and Silesia, where many families with this surname have been recorded.
In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the TRZYNA surname was Jan Trzyna (1592-1652), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish wars. His exploits and service to the Polish crown earned him recognition and contributed to the prestige of the TRZYNA name.
Moving forward to the 18th century, the TRZYNA surname gained further prominence with the birth of Kazimierz Trzyna (1738-1808), a renowned Polish architect and urban planner. His works can still be admired in various cities across Poland, including the iconic St. Kazimierz Church in Warsaw, which he designed.
The 19th century saw the emergence of Józef Trzyna (1819-1892), a Polish painter and art professor. His landscapes and portraiture earned him recognition within the Polish art scene of the time, and his works can be found in several prestigious galleries and museums.
Another notable figure was Maria Trzyna (1856-1932), a Polish writer and feminist activist. She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and education, and her literary works often explored themes of social justice and gender equality.
In the early 20th century, the TRZYNA surname gained international recognition with the birth of Stefan Trzyna (1901-1981), a Polish-American engineer and inventor. He held numerous patents and made significant contributions to the field of aeronautics, working on projects for notable companies like Boeing and Lockheed Martin.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the TRZYNA surname throughout history, contributing to various fields and leaving their mark on the cultural and intellectual landscape of Poland and beyond.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Trzyna
Among Census respondents with the surname Trzyna, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Trzyna 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 Trzyna surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 102
Timeline
Historical Census data for Trzyna
Trzyna 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
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,197 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 1,289 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Down 12,197 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Up 1,289 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 Trzyna 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 | #156,044 | #154,755 | 0.8% |
| Count | 104 | 102 | -1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Trzyna bearers went from 104 to 102 (-1.9% change). The surname moved up 1,289 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #154,755.
FAQ
Trzyna surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Trzyna?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Trzyna. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Trzyna?
Trzyna ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 102 people with the surname Trzyna. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Trzyna.
Has Trzyna become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Trzyna went from 104 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Trzyna?
Among Census respondents with the surname Trzyna, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Trzyna in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Trzyna appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Trzyna (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 Trzyna mean?
Polish surname meaning "pole" or "stick" from the Polish noun "trzcina." 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 Trzyna (0.03 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 Trzyna?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.