2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Wasinski
Polish surname derived from the word "waz" meaning "snake" or "serpent".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Wasinski. 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 Wasinski 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 Wasinski 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 Wasinski, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.0%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Wasinski
The surname Wasinski originated in Poland, with the earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "wąski," meaning "narrow," suggesting a connection to a person who lived in a narrow area or a place with a narrow geographical feature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Wasinski can be found in the Parish Records of St. John's Church in Krakow, Poland, where a certain Andrzej Wasinski was mentioned in 1587. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.
In the 17th century, the Wasinski name appeared in various historical documents, including land records and court proceedings. Notable figures from this era include Jan Wasinski (1612-1678), a prominent merchant and landowner in the village of Brzesko, and Katarzyna Wasinska (1645-1712), a respected midwife and herbalist in the town of Kazimierz Dolny.
The 18th century saw the Wasinski name spread further across Poland, with several members of the family establishing themselves in different regions. One notable figure was Franciszek Wasinski (1732-1798), a respected scholar and professor of philosophy at the University of Krakow.
As the Wasinski family continued to grow and spread throughout the 19th century, they left their mark in various fields. Józef Wasinski (1819-1892) was a renowned painter whose works are still displayed in several galleries across Poland. Anna Wasinska (1845-1918) was a celebrated writer and poet, known for her powerful works that highlighted the struggles of Polish women during that era.
In the early 20th century, the Wasinski name gained international recognition with the achievements of Stanisław Wasinski (1901-1977), a pioneering engineer who made significant contributions to the development of early aviation technology. His innovative designs played a crucial role in the advancement of aircraft during that time.
Throughout its rich history, the surname Wasinski has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, from artists and scholars to merchants and professionals. While the origins of the name can be traced back to 16th century Poland, its legacy has transcended borders and continues to be a part of the cultural tapestry of many communities around the world.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Wasinski
Among Census respondents with the surname Wasinski, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.0%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Wasinski 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 Wasinski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.0% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Wasinski
Wasinski 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
#135,593
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
+18 bearers (+17.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,254 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-22 bearers (-17.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 19,162 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 | #135,593 | 124 | 0.04 | +18 bearers (+17.0%) | Up 8,254 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -22 bearers (-17.7%) | Down 19,162 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 Wasinski 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 | #135,593 | #154,755 | -14.1% |
| Count | 124 | 102 | -17.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Wasinski bearers went from 124 to 102 (-17.7% change). The surname moved down 19,162 positions in the national ranking, going from #135,593 to #154,755.
FAQ
Wasinski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Wasinski?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Wasinski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Wasinski?
Wasinski 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 Wasinski. 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 Wasinski.
Has Wasinski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Wasinski went from 124 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 22 (-17.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #135,593 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Wasinski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Wasinski, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.0%) 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 Wasinski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.0% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Wasinski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.0%), Hispanic (1.0%), 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 Wasinski (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 Wasinski mean?
Polish surname derived from the word "waz" meaning "snake" or "serpent". 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 Wasinski (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 common is the surname Wasinski?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Wasinski, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.