2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Wyrzykowski
An occupational surname derived from the Polish word "wyrób", meaning "product" or "manufacture".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Wyrzykowski. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Wyrzykowski 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Wyrzykowski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Wyrzykowski, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Wyrzykowski
Originating from Poland, the surname Wyrzykowski is deeply rooted in the country's history and linguistics. This surname traces back to the medieval period, likely emerging around the 14th or 15th century when surnames began to be adopted more widely across Europe. The name is especially prevalent in the Masovian region of Poland, an area known for its rich cultural and historical heritage.
The surname Wyrzykowski can be dissected into its linguistic components. The root comes from the Polish word "Wyrzyk," which means a young hawk or a chick. The suffix "owski" is a common Polish suffix indicating a connection to a place or a person, suggesting that the name could have originally been used to denote someone from a place associated with hawks or birds, or perhaps someone who was perceived to have the qualities of a hawk.
Historical records reveal the presence of this surname in various documents and manuscripts. One of the earliest references dates back to the 16th century when Polish nobility started documenting family lineages and land ownership more meticulously. A notable bearance is found in records from 1569 where a Pawił Wyrzykowski is mentioned as a landowner in Mazovia.
In the 17th century, during the times of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, a knight by the name of Jan Wyrzykowski is recorded to have participated in the Russo-Polish war of 1654-1667. His contributions to the defense of Polish territories were documented in military annals, showcasing the valor and nobility associated with the Wyrzykowski name.
By the 18th century, the name Wyrzykowski appears in various legal documents, including a well-known case involving a Kazimierz Wyrzykowski who served as a member of the Sejm, the legislative body of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, during the period of the 1764-1795 political upheaval.
The 19th century saw the Wyrzykowski surname with a prominent figure, Wojciech Wyrzykowski, born in 1820, a notable scholar and author. He contributed significantly to Polish literature and history, writing comprehensive works about the Polish uprisings and the socio-political landscape of his times. His death in 1885 marked the end of an era of intellectuals who sought to preserve Polish heritage and knowledge during periods of partition and conflict.
In the early 20th century, another distinguished individual, Stanisław Wyrzykowski, born in 1888, emerged as a pioneering engineer and inventor. He played a crucial role in the industrial development of Poland, particularly in the field of mechanical engineering. His innovations and extensive work in engineering continued until his death in 1960, leaving a legacy that inspired future generations.
These historical figures and references illuminate the significance and endurance of the Wyrzykowski surname. With origins steeped in Polish history and associations with nobility, literature, and innovation, the name Wyrzykowski continues to be a symbol of cultural richness and resilience in Polish heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Wyrzykowski
Among Census respondents with the surname Wyrzykowski, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Wyrzykowski 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 Wyrzykowski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.6% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino6.3% · 7
- Two or more races3.6% · 4
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Wyrzykowski
Wyrzykowski 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
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
+8 bearers (+6.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,598 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-13 bearers (-10.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,242 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 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+6.8%) | Down 1,598 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-10.4%) | Down 13,242 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 Wyrzykowski 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 | #134,712 | #147,954 | -9.8% |
| Count | 125 | 112 | -10.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Wyrzykowski bearers went from 125 to 112 (-10.4% change). The surname moved down 13,242 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #147,954.
FAQ
Wyrzykowski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Wyrzykowski?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Wyrzykowski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Wyrzykowski?
Wyrzykowski ranks #147,954 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 112 people with the surname Wyrzykowski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), 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 Wyrzykowski.
Has Wyrzykowski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Wyrzykowski went from 125 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 13 (-10.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Wyrzykowski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Wyrzykowski, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Wyrzykowski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.6% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Wyrzykowski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.6%), Hispanic (6.3%), Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Wyrzykowski (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 Wyrzykowski mean?
An occupational surname derived from the Polish word "wyrób", meaning "product" or "manufacture". 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 Wyrzykowski (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 common is the surname Wyrzykowski?
If you just want to know how many people are called Wyrzykowski, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.