2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Yurkiewicz
A Polish surname derived from a diminutive form of the name Jurek.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Yurkiewicz. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Yurkiewicz 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Yurkiewicz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Yurkiewicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Yurkiewicz
The surname Yurkiewicz has its origins in Poland, with roots extending back to the medieval period. This surname is predominantly found in regions that were historically part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, particularly in eastern Poland and parts of what is now Belarus and Lithuania. The name Yurkiewicz is derived from the given name "Yurki" or "Jerzy," which is the Polish form of the name George. The suffix "-wicz" is a common Slavic patronymic denoting "son of."
The etymology of Yurkiewicz can be traced to the Old Polish name "Yurki" and the suffix "-wicz," which together signify "son of Yurki." This indicates that the original bearers of the name were likely descendants of an individual named Yurki or Jerzy. Similar spellings in historical documents include Yurkevich, Yurkovich, and Jurkiewicz, reflecting the phonetic variations of the name over time.
Historical references to the surname Yurkiewicz date back to medieval records and manuscripts. One of the earliest known mentions can be found in a 15th-century Polish noble registry, indicating that bearers of the name were part of the szlachta, or Polish nobility. The name appears in various legal documents, property deeds, and military records throughout the centuries, reflecting the Yurkiewicz family's involvement in regional affairs.
An early recorded instance of the surname is found in the 1528 census of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, where a nobleman named Jan Yurkiewicz is listed as a landowner. Further records from the 17th century include a reference to a Tomasz Yurkiewicz, born in 1605, who served as a captain in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's army. These records underscore the prominence of the Yurkiewicz family in noble circles.
In the 18th century, the surname is noted in the chronicles of the Bar Confederation (1768-1772), a confederation of Polish nobles. A notable figure from this period is Stanisław Yurkiewicz, born in 1742, who was an influential participant in the confederation's efforts against Russian intervention in Polish affairs. His involvement in these significant historical events marks the Yurkiewicz name's association with patriotic endeavors and resistance movements.
The 19th century saw the name Yurkiewicz appear in the context of Polish uprisings against occupying forces. Aleksander Yurkiewicz, born in 1820, emerged as an important figure during the November Uprising of 1830, which sought to restore Polish independence from Russian rule. His contributions to the insurrection are documented in various military archives and personal memoirs from the period.
In the realm of culture and academia, the name Yurkiewicz gained prominence with individuals like Józef Yurkiewicz, born in 1866, who became a noted historian and professor at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków. His scholarly work on the history of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth remains influential, and his publications are still referenced by historians studying this period.
The surname Yurkiewicz thus not only identifies a lineage tied to noble origins but also reflects a rich history of involvement in pivotal events and contributions to cultural and academic fields. The bearers of the name have left their mark across centuries, participating in historical movements and shaping the intellectual landscape of their times.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yurkiewicz
Among Census respondents with the surname Yurkiewicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Yurkiewicz 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 Yurkiewicz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.5% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino4.7% · 5
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Yurkiewicz
Yurkiewicz 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
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+16 bearers (+15.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,220 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-11 bearers (-9.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,231 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | +16 bearers (+15.8%) | Up 7,220 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-9.4%) | Down 10,231 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 Yurkiewicz 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 | #142,108 | #152,339 | -7.2% |
| Count | 117 | 106 | -9.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Yurkiewicz bearers went from 117 to 106 (-9.4% change). The surname moved down 10,231 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #152,339.
FAQ
Yurkiewicz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Yurkiewicz?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Yurkiewicz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Yurkiewicz?
Yurkiewicz ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Yurkiewicz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Yurkiewicz.
Has Yurkiewicz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Yurkiewicz went from 117 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 11 (-9.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Yurkiewicz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Yurkiewicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Yurkiewicz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.5% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Yurkiewicz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.5%), Hispanic (4.7%), Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Yurkiewicz (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 Yurkiewicz mean?
A Polish surname derived from a diminutive form of the name Jurek. 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 Yurkiewicz (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 Americans have the surname Yurkiewicz?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.