2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Woznak
A surname of Eastern European origins denoting one who comes from the village of Wozniki.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Woznak. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Woznak 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Woznak in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Woznak, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.8%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Woznak
The surname Woznak originates from Poland, a country with a rich history of diverse linguistic influences. The name is most commonly found in regions historically linked to the Kingdom of Poland, particularly in areas such as Silesia and Lesser Poland. Its etymology is tied to Polish and Slavic roots, drawing from the verb "wozić," meaning "to carry" or "to transport," suggesting an occupational origin related to transportation or moving goods.
The surname Woznak appears in historical records dating back to the late Middle Ages. An early reference to the name is found in a manuscript from 1445, in which land transactions are documented in the Kraków area. Variations of the surname, such as Wozniak and Wozniack, appear as well, reflecting the fluidity of spelling conventions in pre-modern records.
One of the earliest notable individuals bearing the surname Woznak was Jan Woznak, born around 1510, a minor noble in Silesia who was known for his involvement in local trade. Another significant figure was Katarzyna Woznak, recorded in 1592 as a landowner in Lesser Poland, who played a notable role in negotiating with local municipalities over territorial disputes.
In more recent history, the surname appears in the 18th century with figures like Tomasz Woznak, born in 1765, who was a notable member of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth parliament. His involvement in politics and debates for the reform of the Commonwealth made him a recognized name in historical documents.
The 19th century also saw figures such as Wojciech Woznak, born in 1833, who gained prominence as an inventor and industrialist during the early stages of Poland's industrialization. His contributions to mechanical engineering and the establishment of factories in Warsaw are documented in numerous patents and economic records.
A well-known contemporary figure with the surname is Sergey Woznak, born in 1977, a Russian entrepreneur of Polish descent who has made significant strides in the field of information technology, continuing the legacy of innovation associated with the Woznak name.
The surname Woznak, with its rich historical and linguistic roots, reflects a lineage of individuals who have contributed to various aspects of society, from politics and land ownership to innovation and industry. Each bearer of the name has added a layer of historical depth, showcasing the diverse paths the descendants of this surname have taken throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Woznak
Among Census respondents with the surname Woznak, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.8%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Woznak 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 Woznak surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.3% · 105
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Woznak
Woznak 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
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-14 bearers (-12.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 24,120 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+6 bearers (+5.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,029 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | -14 bearers (-12.0%) | Down 24,120 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.8%) | Up 7,029 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 Woznak 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 | #157,234 | #150,205 | 4.5% |
| Count | 103 | 109 | 5.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 21.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Woznak bearers went from 103 to 109 (+5.8% change). The surname moved up 7,029 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #150,205.
FAQ
Woznak surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Woznak?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Woznak. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Woznak?
Woznak ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Woznak. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Woznak.
Has Woznak become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Woznak went from 103 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 6 (+5.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Woznak?
Among Census respondents with the surname Woznak, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.8%) and Black (0.9%). 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 Woznak in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.3% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Woznak appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.3%), Two or More Races (1.8%), Black (0.9%). 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 Woznak (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 Woznak mean?
A surname of Eastern European origins denoting one who comes from the village of Wozniki. 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 Woznak (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 Woznak?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.