Explore the Family Name Petr
The meaning of Petr
Czech: from the personal name Petr (see Peter).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Petr in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Petr saw a marginal decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Petr was ranked as the 58,257th most common surname in the United States, which declined to 61,899th place by 2010, representing a drop of 6.25%. The total count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 326 in 2000 to 324 in 2010, a 0.61% reduction. Similarly, the proportion of people named Petr per 100k in the population dipped from 0.12 to 0.11, marking an 8.33% decrease over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #61,899 | -6.25% |
| Count | 326 | 324 | -0.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petr
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Petr surname is predominantly associated with those identifying as white. In 2000, this group accounted for 97.24% of those bearing the Petr name, dropping slightly to 96.91% by 2010, a change of -0.34%. Other ethnicities like Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented among individuals with the Petr surname in either census year. There were also no recorded instances of individuals of two or more races bearing the surname Petr during these periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 96.91% | -0.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |