2000
#127,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Wiktorek
A Polish surname derived from the given name Viktor, meaning "victor".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Wiktorek. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Wiktorek 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Wiktorek in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Wiktorek, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Black (1.7%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Wiktorek
The surname Wiktorek originates from Poland and is most likely derived from the given name Wiktor, which itself comes from the Latin name Victor, meaning "conqueror" or "victorious." The use of surnames became more widespread in Poland during the late Middle Ages, around the 14th and 15th centuries, often reflecting a patronymic origin, indicating 'son of Wiktor' or indicating association with someone named Wiktor.
The name Wiktorek is notably found in regions such as Mazovia and Greater Poland, areas with a rich historical context and numerous records dating back to the medieval period. Historical references to the name have been spotted in church registries, municipal books, and other regional records. Among one of the earliest recorded examples, a Jan Wiktorek is mentioned in a 16th-century ledger from Greater Poland, highlighting its early adoption in Polish society.
In medieval Poland, surnames like Wiktorek were often appended with -ek or -ik as diminutive suffixes, implying a close relationship or endearment. Place names also adopted similar suffixes, and it's possible that locations name-related to Wiktor or similar derivations may have influenced the creation of the surname.
One historical figure, Marcin Wiktorek, born in 1724, was a landowner in the Mazovian region and featured in several regional documents due to his contributions to local governance. Another notable individual, Katarzyna Wiktorek, born in 1789, was well-known for her philanthropy in the Kraków area during the early 19th century.
In the 19th century, records from the Napoleonic era mention a soldier named Piotr Wiktorek, born 1798, who served in the Polish Legions under Napoleon, indicating the surname's presence among the ranks of prominent historical events. In literature, Józef Wiktorek, born 1821, was a renowned poet whose works captured the romantic spirit of Poland during the partitions.
Lastly, Stanisław Wiktorek, born 1873, is noted for his architectural contributions in Warsaw, leaving a lasting legacy in urban development during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The surname continues to carry a connection to a legacy of resiliency and notable historical footprints through various regions and eras in Polish history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Wiktorek
Among Census respondents with the surname Wiktorek, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Black (1.7%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Wiktorek 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 Wiktorek surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.9% · 111
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Wiktorek
Wiktorek 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
#118,853
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 146
+22 bearers (+17.7%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 8,333 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-29 bearers (-19.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 25,417 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,186 | 124 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #118,853 | 146 | 0.05 | +22 bearers (+17.7%) | Up 8,333 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -29 bearers (-19.9%) | Down 25,417 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 Wiktorek 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 | #118,853 | #144,270 | -21.4% |
| Count | 146 | 117 | -19.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -21.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Wiktorek bearers went from 146 to 117 (-19.9% change). The surname moved down 25,417 positions in the national ranking, going from #118,853 to #144,270.
FAQ
Wiktorek surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Wiktorek?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Wiktorek. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Wiktorek?
Wiktorek ranks #144,270 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 117 people with the surname Wiktorek. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), 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 Wiktorek.
Has Wiktorek become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Wiktorek went from 146 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 29 (-19.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #118,853 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Wiktorek?
Among Census respondents with the surname Wiktorek, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Black (1.7%) 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 Wiktorek in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.9% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Wiktorek appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.9%), Black (1.7%), 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 Wiktorek (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 Wiktorek mean?
A Polish surname derived from the given name Viktor, meaning "victor". 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 Wiktorek (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 Wiktorek?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.