2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Woydziak
Of Polish origin, potentially derived from the word "wojsko" meaning soldier or army.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 140 Americans carry the last name Woydziak. That puts it at #140,525 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,448,245 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Woydziak 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
140
1 in 2,448,245
Census rank
#140,525
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
122
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 122 bearers of the surname Woydziak in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 140525th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Woydziak, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.9%) and Hispanic (1.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Woydziak
The surname Woydziak likely originates from Poland and is a Polish surname. The earliest records of the name point towards the areas within the historic regions of Greater Poland or Masovia. The name Woydziak may derive from an archaic form linked to the Polish word "woj", which means “warrior” or “soldier,” a reflection of the martial activities common in those regions during medieval times.
In Polish history, surnames often originated from professions, characteristics, or local geographical features. It is probable that Woydziak was a locational surname, derived from a specific place where an early family bearing the surname lived or owned land. Old manuscripts and records from the 15th and 16th centuries in Poland mention names with similar roots, notably Wojcik or Wojak, though, over time, the spelling evolved to Woydziak.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Woydziak appears in the records of a baptism in a parish in Greater Poland around the late 1600s. Families with this surname were often noted in church records, which were the primary form of documentation in the region during this period, further hinting at the rural and agrarian roots of the surname.
In 1747, Stanisław Woydziak is recorded as a notable landowner in the Wielkopolska region. He was known for his role in local disputes and played a part in the regional council. Another mention is of Jan Woydziak, born in 1821, a member of the Polish intelligentsia and patriot who supported the November Uprising against Imperial Russia in 1830-31. His actions were influential in the cultural and political movements of the time.
Marianna Woydziak, born in 1854, was one of the earliest recorded women to initiate land purchases for family farming in the Kujawy region. Her land acquisitions are detailed in several legal documents that survive to this day. Further figures of historical relevance include Ignacy Woydziak, born in 1889, noted as a teacher and author of early Polish educational texts.
Lastly, Kazimierz Woydziak, born in 1911, was recognized for his contributions to the Polish resistance during World War II. He was involved in clandestine activities against both Nazi and Soviet occupiers, elevating the Woydziak name to one of national pride in the context of Polish resistance history.
To understand the name fully is to appreciate the combination of martial heritage, land ownership, and intellectual contributions rooted deeply in Polish history. The surname Woydziak, through its holders, provides a rich tapestry of martial, agricultural, and cultural development from medieval to modern Poland.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Woydziak
Among Census respondents with the surname Woydziak, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.9%) and Hispanic (1.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Woydziak 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 Woydziak surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.8% · 112
- Two or more races4.9% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino1.6% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Woydziak
Woydziak 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
#140,525
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
+11 bearers (+9.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,822 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #140,525 | 122 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+9.9%) | Up 7,822 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 Woydziak 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 | #148,347 | #140,525 | 5.3% |
| Count | 111 | 122 | 9.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 2.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Woydziak bearers went from 111 to 122 (+9.9% change). The surname moved up 7,822 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #140,525.
FAQ
Woydziak surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Woydziak?
Name Census estimates that about 140 living Americans carry the surname Woydziak. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,448,245 residents.
How common is Woydziak?
Woydziak ranks #140,525 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 122 people with the surname Woydziak. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (140), 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 Woydziak.
Has Woydziak become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Woydziak went from 111 recorded bearers to 122. That is an increase of 11 (+9.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #140,525.
What does the Census say about the background of Woydziak?
Among Census respondents with the surname Woydziak, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.9%) and Hispanic (1.6%). 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 Woydziak in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.8% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Woydziak appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.8%), Two or More Races (4.9%), Hispanic (1.6%). 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 Woydziak (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 Woydziak mean?
Of Polish origin, potentially derived from the word "wojsko" meaning soldier or army. 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 Woydziak (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 Woydziak?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.