Explore the Family Name Petranek
The meaning of Petranek
Czech (Petránek): from a pet form of the personal name Petr (see Peter).
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How common is the last name Petranek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Petranek has seen a moderate increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 73,154th and by 2010, it had risen to the 72,568th spot, noting an 0.8% change in rank. The actual count of individuals with this surname also rose from 247 in 2000 to 268 in 2010 marking an 8.5% rise. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #72,568 | 0.8% |
| Count | 247 | 268 | 8.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petranek
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a majority identifying as 'White' hold the surname Petranek. In 2000, approximately 95.95% of those with the surname identified as 'White', which increased to 98.51% by 2010. There was a small percentage (2.83%) in 2000 who identified with two or more races, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. Throughout both census years, there were no reported instances of the Petranek surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.95% | 98.51% | 2.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |