2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Zinkiewicz
A Polish surname derived from the word "zink" meaning zinc, likely denoting an occupation involving metal or zinc work.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Zinkiewicz. 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 Zinkiewicz 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 Zinkiewicz 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 Zinkiewicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Zinkiewicz
The surname Zinkiewicz likely originates from the region historically associated with Poland and Lithuania, but also extends into Belarus and Ukraine. This surname is deeply rooted in the Slavic naming traditions and can be traced back to at least the 16th century. The suffix "wicz" is a patronymic indicator in Polish and other Slavic languages, akin to "son of," suggesting that Zinkiewicz means "son of Zinka" or "son of Zinko."
The root "Zinka" or "Zinko" might derive from a diminutive of the name "Zygmunt," a common name in Poland, which originally comes from the Germanic name Sigismund, meaning "protection through victory." The name Zinkiewicz thus may have started as a way to denote lineage, specifically indicating paternal heritage. Historically, such surnames were used among the nobility and gentry as a marker of family lineage and social status.
In historical records, the surname Zinkiewicz first appears in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's legal documents and population registries from the 17th century. One notable mention is in a 1645 land registry in the Lithuanian region, where a man named Jan Zinkiewicz was recorded as a landowner. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname were substantial enough in wealth and status to own land at the time.
Another significant historical reference includes an 18th-century legal document involving a Piotr Zinkiewicz, who served as a constable in the town of Grodno, which today lies in Belarus. This position implied a role of civic and legal responsibility within the community, reflecting the established nature of the name.
The surname appears in various forms throughout the centuries, including older spellings such as Zienkiewicz and Zincowicz, depending on the regional dialects and transliteration practices of the time. Despite these variations, the name’s fundamental elements remained consistent, emphasizing its strong familial and ethnic ties.
One prominent historical figure bearing the surname was Aleksander Zinkiewicz, a noted Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth military officer in the mid-1700s. Born in 1723 and known for its campaigns against Ottoman forces, Zinkiewicz's service highlights the assertive and warrior-like attributes associated with the name's original Germanic roots.
Another individual of fame was Maria Zinkiewicz, born in 1805 into a noble family in present-day Ukraine. She was a philanthropist known for her extensive charity work during the period of Polish partitions, particularly her support for orphanages and educational institutions.
In the field of science, the name is also represented by Ignacy Zinkiewicz, a 19th-century botanist whose research into Slavic flora was groundbreaking. His studies helped to document and preserve the botanical heritage of the region, indicating the intellectual contributions of those carrying the surname.
Lastly, the novelist Witold Zinkiewicz, born in 1870, gained recognition at the turn of the 20th century for his works exploring the themes of national identity and cultural heritage in Poland and Lithuania. His robust literary career left an indelible mark on Eastern European literature.
Throughout history, the Zinkiewicz surname has been associated with figures of note in military, civic, charitable, scientific, and literary fields. This reflects a surname with deep roots in the socio-cultural fabric of Eastern Europe, marked by its noble connotations and a lineage tracing back several centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zinkiewicz
Among Census respondents with the surname Zinkiewicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Zinkiewicz 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 Zinkiewicz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.4% · 99
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zinkiewicz
Zinkiewicz 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
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+10 bearers (+9.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 767 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-9 bearers (-7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,198 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.5%) | Up 767 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.8%) | Down 8,198 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 Zinkiewicz 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 | #144,141 | #152,339 | -5.7% |
| Count | 115 | 106 | -7.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zinkiewicz bearers went from 115 to 106 (-7.8% change). The surname moved down 8,198 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #152,339.
FAQ
Zinkiewicz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zinkiewicz?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Zinkiewicz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Zinkiewicz?
Zinkiewicz 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 Zinkiewicz. 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 Zinkiewicz.
Has Zinkiewicz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zinkiewicz went from 115 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 9 (-7.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Zinkiewicz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zinkiewicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic (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 Zinkiewicz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.4% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zinkiewicz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.4%), Two or More Races (2.8%), Hispanic (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 Zinkiewicz (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 Zinkiewicz mean?
A Polish surname derived from the word "zink" meaning zinc, likely denoting an occupation involving metal or zinc work. 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 Zinkiewicz (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 Zinkiewicz?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Zinkiewicz on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.