2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Woloshyn
From the Ukrainian "volokh", referring to someone from Wallachia or of Romanian descent.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Woloshyn. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Woloshyn 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Woloshyn in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Woloshyn, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Woloshyn
The surname Woloshyn has its origins in Eastern Europe, specifically in the regions of Ukraine and Poland. It dates back several centuries, with its roots embedded in the Slavic language and culture. The name is derived from the old Slavic word "volosh," which referred to "a foreigner" or "Italian" and was used to denote people coming from the Vlach region (relating to Romania). This was a common term for various ethnic groups living in the Carpathian region encompassing Ukraine, Poland, and Romania.
Woloshyn appeared in historical records as early as the 16th century. For instance, during the period of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, surnames with similar etymology were recorded in various legal documents. The surname would likely have been adopted as part of a broader trend of formalizing surnames, which was solidified during the 18th century under the influence of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in Galicia, a historic region now divided between Poland and Ukraine.
One notable historical figure bearing the surname Woloshyn was Ivan Woloshyn, born in 1754 and died in 1827, a prominent Ukrainian Orthodox priest known for his efforts in promoting the use of the Ukrainian language in religious services. Another significant person was Maria Woloshyn, a prominent social activist in the early 19th century, who was involved in the cultural revival of Ukrainian traditions and published several works on Ukrainian folklore.
In the mid-19th century, Michael Woloshyn, born in 1836 and died in 1901, became a notable figure in the region of Lviv, then part of Galicia. He was a politician who advocated for the rights of Ukrainian peasants within the Austrian Empire. His legacy included several published political pamphlets that are still referenced in historical studies of the period.
During the early 20th century, Anna Woloshyn, born in 1890 and died in 1955, emerged as a significant contributor to Ukrainian literature and arts. She was a poet and writer whose works reflect the national struggles and aspirations of Ukrainians during times of significant social and political upheaval. Her publications remain a celebrated part of Ukrainian literary heritage.
In the years leading up to and during World War II, Petro Woloshyn, born in 1905 and died in 1943, became known as a resistance leader who fought against both Nazi and Soviet forces in the Carpathian region. His efforts were crucial in maintaining the spirit of Ukrainian nationalism during one of history’s most tumultuous periods. His name is remembered in Ukrainian history books and memorials dedicated to resistance fighters.
Thus, the surname Woloshyn carries a rich history, reflecting the cultural and national identities of the people who bore it, highlighted by figures who contributed to their communities through religious, social, political, and cultural engagements across centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Woloshyn
Among Census respondents with the surname Woloshyn, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Woloshyn 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 Woloshyn surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.4% · 97
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.9% · 3
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Woloshyn
Woloshyn 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
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,781 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 361 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 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 8,781 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Down 361 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 Woloshyn 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 | #152,628 | #152,989 | -0.2% |
| Count | 107 | 105 | -1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Woloshyn bearers went from 107 to 105 (-1.9% change). The surname moved down 361 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #152,989.
FAQ
Woloshyn surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Woloshyn?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Woloshyn. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Woloshyn?
Woloshyn ranks #152,989 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 105 people with the surname Woloshyn. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), 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 Woloshyn.
Has Woloshyn become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Woloshyn went from 107 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #152,628 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Woloshyn?
Among Census respondents with the surname Woloshyn, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%). 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 Woloshyn in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Woloshyn appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%), Two or More Races (2.9%). 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 Woloshyn (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 Woloshyn mean?
From the Ukrainian "volokh", referring to someone from Wallachia or of Romanian descent. 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 Woloshyn (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 are called Woloshyn?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Woloshyn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.