2000
#32,609
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 664
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.25
Very Rare Last name
Kalinoski
A Ukrainian or Polish surname derived from the personal name Kalin or Kalina.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 635 Americans carry the last name Kalinoski. That puts it at #42,180 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.19 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 539,771 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kalinoski 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
635
1 in 539,771
Census rank
#42,180
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
554
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 554 bearers of the surname Kalinoski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.19 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 42180th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kalinoski, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kalinoski
The surname Kalinoski has its origins in Eastern Europe, specifically in Poland and the surrounding regions. It is derived from the Slavic root "kal," which means "mud" or "clay," suggesting that the name may have originated as a toponymic surname referring to someone who lived near a muddy or clayey area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kalinoski can be found in the Polish census records from the late 16th century, where it appears as "Kalinowski." This variation in spelling was common during that time period, as standardized spelling conventions were not yet widely adopted.
Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Kalinoski appeared in various Polish and Lithuanian historical documents, including church records and land registries. It is believed that the name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Mazovia and Podlasie, which were part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth at the time.
In the 19th century, as large numbers of Eastern Europeans emigrated to the United States and other parts of the world, the surname Kalinoski began to appear in immigration records and census data in various countries. One notable figure from this period was Valerian Kalinoski (1837-1899), a Polish-American civil engineer who worked on several major infrastructure projects in the United States.
Another prominent individual with the surname Kalinoski was Bronislawa Kalinowski (1881-1965), a Polish educator and activist who fought for women's rights and educational reform in the early 20th century.
During World War II, the name Kalinoski was found among Polish resistance fighters and survivors of the Holocaust. One such individual was Tadeusz Kalinoski (1915-1998), a Polish soldier who fought against the Nazi occupation and later immigrated to the United States after the war.
In more recent times, the surname Kalinoski has been carried by notable individuals such as Kazimierz Kalinoski (1920-2005), a Polish-American artist and sculptor whose works are displayed in various museums and public spaces across the United States.
It is worth noting that while the surname Kalinoski has its roots in Eastern Europe, it has since spread globally due to immigration and diaspora communities. As a result, individuals bearing this surname can be found in various countries around the world, each with their own unique stories and connections to the name's rich history and cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kalinoski
Among Census respondents with the surname Kalinoski, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Kalinoski 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 Kalinoski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 522
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 14
- Two or more races2.2% · 12
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 5
- Black or African American0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kalinoski
Kalinoski 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
#34,707
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 651
-13 bearers (-2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.22
Rank movement Down 2,098 places
2020
#42,180
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 554
-97 bearers (-14.9%)
Per 100,000 0.19
Rank movement Down 7,473 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #32,609 | 664 | 0.25 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #34,707 | 651 | 0.22 | -13 bearers (-2.0%) | Down 2,098 places |
| 2020 | #42,180 | 554 | 0.19 | -97 bearers (-14.9%) | Down 7,473 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 Kalinoski 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 | #34,707 | #42,180 | -21.5% |
| Count | 651 | 554 | -14.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.22 | 0.19 | -15.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kalinoski bearers went from 651 to 554 (-14.9% change). The surname moved down 7,473 positions in the national ranking, going from #34,707 to #42,180.
FAQ
Kalinoski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kalinoski?
Name Census estimates that about 635 living Americans carry the surname Kalinoski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 539,771 residents.
How common is Kalinoski?
Kalinoski ranks #42,180 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.19 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 554 people with the surname Kalinoski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (635), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.19 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.19 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 Kalinoski.
Has Kalinoski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kalinoski went from 651 recorded bearers to 554. That is a decrease of 97 (-14.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #34,707 to #42,180.
What does the Census say about the background of Kalinoski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kalinoski, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Two or More Races (2.2%). 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 Kalinoski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (522 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kalinoski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), Hispanic (2.5%), Two or More Races (2.2%). 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 Kalinoski (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 Kalinoski mean?
A Ukrainian or Polish surname derived from the personal name Kalin or Kalina. 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 Kalinoski (0.19 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 are called Kalinoski?
You can see how common the surname Kalinoski is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.