2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Tuminski
A Polish surname derived from the diminutive of the personal name "Tomasz" (Thomas).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Tuminski. 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 Tuminski 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 Tuminski 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 Tuminski, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tuminski
The surname Tuminski is of Polish origin, and it can be traced back to the medieval period in the region of Masovia, which was part of the Kingdom of Poland. The name is derived from the Polish word "tuman," which means "fog" or "mist." It is believed that the name was originally a descriptive nickname given to someone who lived in a particularly foggy or misty area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tuminski can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the town of Płock, which was an important center of trade and commerce in Masovia. The document mentions a certain "Piotr Tuminski," who was a merchant and landowner in the region.
In the 16th century, the name appears in the records of the Polish nobility, with a notable figure being Jan Tuminski (1520-1583), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the wars against the Teutonic Knights and the Swedes. He was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
Another prominent figure with the Tuminski surname was Marcin Tuminski (1635-1701), a Polish priest and theologian who served as the rector of the Jagiellonian University in Kraków. He was a respected scholar and author of several works on theology and philosophy.
During the 18th century, the name Tuminski was also associated with the Polish diaspora, as many Poles emigrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One such individual was Franciszek Tuminski (1760-1825), a Polish-born soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War and later settled in Pennsylvania.
In the 19th century, the Tuminski name gained prominence in the field of arts and culture. Stanisław Tuminski (1825-1890) was a renowned Polish painter and professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. His works depicted scenes of rural life and landscapes, and he is considered one of the most influential Polish artists of the 19th century.
Another notable figure from this period was Maria Tuminska (1870-1947), a Polish actress and theater director who founded the Tuminska Theater Company in Warsaw. She was instrumental in promoting Polish theater and culture, and her company toured extensively throughout Europe and the United States.
The surname Tuminski has a rich history and has been associated with various notable individuals throughout the centuries, from military leaders and scholars to artists and cultural figures. While the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it has become an integral part of Polish cultural heritage and continues to be borne by many families around the world.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tuminski
Among Census respondents with the surname Tuminski, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Tuminski 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 Tuminski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.7% · 107
- Two or more races4.2% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tuminski
Tuminski appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+4 bearers (+3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,709 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.5%) | Up 1,709 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 Tuminski 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 | #145,220 | #143,511 | 1.2% |
| Count | 114 | 118 | 3.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tuminski bearers went from 114 to 118 (+3.5% change). The surname moved up 1,709 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #143,511.
FAQ
Tuminski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tuminski?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Tuminski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Tuminski?
Tuminski 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 Tuminski. 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 Tuminski.
Has Tuminski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tuminski went from 114 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 4 (+3.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #145,220 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Tuminski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tuminski, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Hispanic (1.7%). 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 Tuminski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.7% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tuminski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.7%), Two or More Races (4.2%), Hispanic (1.7%). 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 Tuminski (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 Tuminski mean?
A Polish surname derived from the diminutive of the personal 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 Tuminski (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 Tuminski?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.