2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Wojkiewicz
A Polish surname derived from a diminutive form of the masculine name Wojciech.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 112 Americans carry the last name Wojkiewicz. That puts it at #156,269 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,060,307 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Wojkiewicz 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
112
1 in 3,060,307
Census rank
#156,269
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
98
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 98 bearers of the surname Wojkiewicz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156269th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Wojkiewicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Black (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Wojkiewicz
The surname Wojkiewicz originates from Poland, a country with a rich tradition of surnames derived from patrimonial and geographical roots. The name Wojkiewicz likely originated in the late medieval period, roughly around the 15th or 16th century. Poland at this time was a kingdom marked by its noble class and burgeoning towns and villages.
The name Wojkiewicz is derived from the Polish given name Wojciech, a popular Slavic name, combined with the suffix "-iewicz," which indicates patronymic origin, meaning "son of Wojciech." Wojciech itself comes from the Slavic elements "woj" meaning "warrior" and "ciech" meaning "joy" or "gladness." Thus, the surname Wojkiewicz translates to "son of Wojciech," or "son of the warrior's joy."
Early records of the name Wojkiewicz can be found in regional documentation of Polish nobility. One of the earliest mentions is in the 1590 land registry of the Wielkopolska region, where a certain Jan Wojkiewicz owned a parcel of land. Such records were critical for tax and military conscription purposes during the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
In 1648, another historical reference to the surname appeared in military rolls during the Khmelnytsky Uprising, listing Stanisław Wojkiewicz among the defenders of Lviv. This instance illustrates the involvement of the Wojkiewicz family in significant historical events, reflecting their status as minor nobility or members of the gentry.
The surname appears in ecclesiastical records as well. In 1717, Marcin Wojkiewicz is noted in the baptism records of Kraków's Wawel Cathedral, providing insight into the religious affiliations and social standing of the family. Marcin Wojkiewicz’s role as a church patron is documented, indicating the family’s affluence and involvement in religious communities.
Towards the 19th century, Wojkiewicz families began to spread to other parts of Eastern Europe, including Lithuania and Ukraine, as borders shifted and political upheaval caused migrations. Records from 1832 in Vilnius mention Aleksander Wojkiewicz, a noted educator and writer, contributing to scholarly life in the expanding city.
Into the 20th century, Anna Wojkiewicz, born in 1885, became a renowned figure in Polish folklore studies, focusing on regional traditions and oral histories. Her work provided valuable insights into Polish cultural heritage during a period of nationalistic revival and was instrumental in preserving many folk traditions that might otherwise have been lost.
In conclusion, the surname Wojkiewicz, originating from Poland, has evolved through centuries, encapsulating a blend of noble, military, and scholarly heritage. Its bearers have played significant roles in various historical contexts, contributing to the rich tapestry of Polish history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Wojkiewicz
Among Census respondents with the surname Wojkiewicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Black (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Wojkiewicz 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 Wojkiewicz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.0% · 96
- Black or African American2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Wojkiewicz
Wojkiewicz 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
#156,269
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 98
-12 bearers (-10.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 6,874 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #156,269 | 98 | 0.03 | -12 bearers (-10.9%) | Down 6,874 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 Wojkiewicz 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 | #149,395 | #156,269 | -4.6% |
| Count | 110 | 98 | -10.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -18.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Wojkiewicz bearers went from 110 to 98 (-10.9% change). The surname moved down 6,874 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #156,269.
FAQ
Wojkiewicz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Wojkiewicz?
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the surname Wojkiewicz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,060,307 residents.
How common is Wojkiewicz?
Wojkiewicz ranks #156,269 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 98 people with the surname Wojkiewicz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (112), 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 Wojkiewicz.
Has Wojkiewicz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Wojkiewicz went from 110 recorded bearers to 98. That is a decrease of 12 (-10.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #149,395 to #156,269.
What does the Census say about the background of Wojkiewicz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Wojkiewicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Black (2.0%). 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 Wojkiewicz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.0% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Wojkiewicz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.0%), Black (2.0%). 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 Wojkiewicz (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 Wojkiewicz mean?
A Polish surname derived from a diminutive form of the masculine name Wojciech. 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 Wojkiewicz (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 share the surname Wojkiewicz?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.