2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Wioskowski
Of Polish origin, a habitational surname indicating someone from a place called Wioskow or Wiosków.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Wioskowski. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Wioskowski 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Wioskowski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Wioskowski, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Wioskowski
The surname Wioskowski finds its origins in Poland, a country with a rich history and a plethora of distinctive surnames. Rooted in Slavic traditions, the name Wioskowski is derived from the Polish word "wioska," which means "village." The suffix "-owski" is a common Polish locative suffix, indicating a relationship to a place or location. The name essentially means "one from the village."
Historically, surnames in Poland often came into common usage around the 14th and 15th centuries, when there was a burgeoning need to distinguish among the growing population. Wioskowski likely originates from one of the small villages scattered throughout Poland, particularly in the Mazovia region, which is central to Poland and known for its historical villages.
Historical records reveal variations in the surname's spelling, signifying its evolution over centuries. In 1574, the oldest known reference to a person closely related to this surname appears in the records of the Polish Crown Chancellery, which mentioned a Jan of Wioskowo. Another early reference can be found in a 1612 ecclesiastical document, referring to Wojciech Wioskowski, a landholder in the Mazovia region.
By the 18th century, individuals with the surname Wioskowski began to emerge in various historical manuscripts. For instance, in 1733, a Kazimierz Wioskowski was recorded as a nobleman involved in the Confederation of Bar, an association formed to defend the internal and external independence of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. His contributions to this cause are documented in the chronicles of noble families.
In the early 19th century, records from the Napoleonic Wars mention a Sergeant Jan Wioskowski who served in the Polish Legions. His military career was notable, ultimately leading to his presence in the Grand Duchy of Warsaw, established by Napoleon in 1807. Sergeant Wioskowski's service demonstrated the evolving roles that bearers of the surname played in historical events beyond agrarian roots.
Another prominent figure was Maria Wioskowski, born in 1885 and known for her involvement in the Polish women’s suffrage movement. Her efforts were instrumental in advocating for women's rights in Poland, and she is celebrated for her publications and speeches that were widely disseminated in academic circles.
Finally, among those of significant renown, Aleksander Wioskowski (born 1902 - died 1944) stands out as a resistance fighter during World War II. His contributions to the Polish Underground State and the Warsaw Uprising were critical, and his bravery is commemorated in various Polish war memorials.
The Wioskowski surname, embedded deeply in Polish history, reflects a lineage intertwined with the nation's agrarian roots, noble struggles, military endeavors, and social movements. Its etymology signifies an enduring connection to the village, a cornerstone of Polish cultural and historical identity.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Wioskowski
Among Census respondents with the surname Wioskowski, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Wioskowski 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 Wioskowski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.6% · 108
- Two or more races4.4% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Wioskowski
Wioskowski 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
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+13 bearers (+13.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 13,754 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+13.0%) | Up 13,754 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 Wioskowski 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 | #160,975 | #147,221 | 8.5% |
| Count | 100 | 113 | 13.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 26.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Wioskowski bearers went from 100 to 113 (+13.0% change). The surname moved up 13,754 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #147,221.
FAQ
Wioskowski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Wioskowski?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Wioskowski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Wioskowski?
Wioskowski ranks #147,221 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 113 people with the surname Wioskowski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), 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 Wioskowski.
Has Wioskowski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Wioskowski went from 100 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 13 (+13.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Wioskowski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Wioskowski, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.4%). 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 Wioskowski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.6% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Wioskowski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.6%), Two or More Races (4.4%). 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 Wioskowski (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 Wioskowski mean?
Of Polish origin, a habitational surname indicating someone from a place called Wioskow or Wiosków. 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 Wioskowski (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 people share the surname Wioskowski?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.