2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Witwicki
A Polish surname signifying a person from the village of Witowice.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Witwicki. 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 Witwicki 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 Witwicki 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 Witwicki, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Witwicki
The surname Witwicki originates from Poland, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. The name is likely derived from the geographical location, specifically places named Witwica or Witowice, which were common in medieval Poland. The etymology points to the Old Slavic word "wit," meaning "lord" or "ruler," combined with "wic," a suffix meaning "village" or "settlement." This would suggest that the name Witwicki essentially means "lord of the village" or "ruler of the settlement."
In historical documents, the surname Witwicki appears in various forms such as Witwycki or Witwickie, indicating a range of orthographic variations common in medieval records. One of the earliest documented instances of the name appears in the 14th century in the chronicles of Mazovia, a historical region in Poland. The Witwicki family was mentioned as part of the local gentry involved in regional governance and landholding.
An important historical figure bearing the surname is Antoni Witwicki, born in 1791 and passed away in 1847, a Polish poet and writer notable for his contributions to Polish romantic literature. His works were well-regarded in the literary circles of his time, reflecting the nobility and cultural heritage associated with the Witwicki name.
Another significant individual is Stanisław Witwicki, born in 1801, who was a close collaborator of the famous Polish poet Adam Mickiewicz. Stanisław was instrumental in the publication of Mickiewicz's works and played a key role in the Polish literary scene until his death in 1847.
Piotr Witwicki, a historian from the early 17th century, provided a comprehensive account of the Polish-Swedish war in his detailed manuscripts. These works offer valuable insights into the period's conflicts and the sociopolitical dynamics, highlighting the intellectual contributions of the Witwicki lineage.
In the realm of science, Józef Witwicki, born in 1873, made notable advancements in psychology and philosophy. He was a pioneer in integrating psychological principles with modern philosophical inquiries, a contribution that earned him recognition in academic circles until his death in 1973.
Lastly, Ignacy Witwicki, born in 1867, was a prominent figure in Polish music, known for his compositions and influence in shaping the musical heritage of Poland. His work during the early 20th century left a lasting legacy in Polish classical music, encapsulating the cultural richness of the Witwicki name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Witwicki
Among Census respondents with the surname Witwicki, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Witwicki 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 Witwicki surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.1% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino4.9% · 5
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Witwicki
Witwicki 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
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+18 bearers (+18.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,296 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-16 bearers (-13.6%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 13,615 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +18 bearers (+18.0%) | Up 9,296 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -16 bearers (-13.6%) | Down 13,615 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 Witwicki 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 | #141,140 | #154,755 | -9.6% |
| Count | 118 | 102 | -13.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Witwicki bearers went from 118 to 102 (-13.6% change). The surname moved down 13,615 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #154,755.
FAQ
Witwicki surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Witwicki?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Witwicki. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Witwicki?
Witwicki 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 Witwicki. 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 Witwicki.
Has Witwicki become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Witwicki went from 118 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 16 (-13.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Witwicki?
Among Census respondents with the surname Witwicki, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Black (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 Witwicki in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.1% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Witwicki appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.1%), Hispanic (4.9%), Black (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 Witwicki (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 Witwicki mean?
A Polish surname signifying a person from the village of Witowice. 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 Witwicki (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 many people are called Witwicki?
You can see how many people have the last name Witwicki on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.