2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Tuchalski
A Polish surname derived from the word "tuchacz" meaning "snorer" or "loud snorer."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Tuchalski. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tuchalski 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Tuchalski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tuchalski, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.1%) and Two or More Races (6.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tuchalski
The surname Tuchalski has its origins in Poland, where it can be traced back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "tuch," which means "thigh," and the suffix "-alski," indicating a place of origin or a person's occupation. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone involved in the production or trade of thigh armor or other related goods.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tuchalski can be found in a document from the town of Tucholka, located in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship of northern Poland, dated around 1480. This region was historically known for its metalworking and armory crafts, lending credence to the theory that the name originated from an occupation related to this industry.
In the 16th century, the Tuchalski name appears in various records from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, including land ownership documents and tax registers. Notable individuals from this era include Jan Tuchalski, a landowner and military officer who served in the Polish army during the reign of King Sigismund III Vasa (1566-1632).
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Tuchalski family spread across various regions of Poland, with some members establishing themselves in the cities of Krakow and Warsaw. One prominent figure from this time was Maciej Tuchalski (1671-1742), a renowned scholar and professor at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow.
The 19th century saw the Tuchalski name gain prominence in the fields of literature and politics. Józef Tuchalski (1807-1878) was a celebrated poet and playwright, known for his works that celebrated Polish national identity and the struggle for independence from foreign occupation.
In more recent history, the Tuchalski name has been carried by notable individuals such as Stanisław Tuchalski (1901-1972), a renowned architect and urban planner who played a key role in the reconstruction of Warsaw after World War II, and Jerzy Tuchalski (1928-2016), a respected lawyer and human rights activist who fought against the communist regime in Poland.
Throughout its long history, the Tuchalski surname has been associated with various professions, from metalworkers and landowners to academics, artists, and political figures. While the name's origins may be rooted in an occupation related to armory or thigh armor, it has evolved to represent a diverse and influential lineage within Polish society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tuchalski
Among Census respondents with the surname Tuchalski, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.1%) and Two or More Races (6.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Tuchalski 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 Tuchalski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.4% · 89
- Hispanic or Latino11.1% · 12
- Two or more races6.5% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tuchalski
Tuchalski 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
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-7 bearers (-6.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,791 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,693 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #135,837 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-6.1%) | Down 16,791 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Up 1,693 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 Tuchalski 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 | #152,628 | #150,935 | 1.1% |
| Count | 107 | 108 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tuchalski bearers went from 107 to 108 (+0.9% change). The surname moved up 1,693 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #150,935.
FAQ
Tuchalski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tuchalski?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Tuchalski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Tuchalski?
Tuchalski ranks #150,935 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 108 people with the surname Tuchalski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), 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 Tuchalski.
Has Tuchalski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tuchalski went from 107 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Tuchalski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tuchalski, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.1%) and Two or More Races (6.5%). 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 Tuchalski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.4% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tuchalski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (82.4%), Hispanic (11.1%), Two or More Races (6.5%). 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 Tuchalski (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 Tuchalski mean?
A Polish surname derived from the word "tuchacz" meaning "snorer" or "loud snorer." 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 Tuchalski (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 Americans have the surname Tuchalski?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.