Explore the Family Name Petrasek
The meaning of Petrasek
Czech (Petrásek, Petrášek): from a pet form of Petras, Petrás, Petráš, and Petraš, derivatives of Petr, Czech equivalent of Peter.
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How common is the last name Petrasek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Petrasek has seen a minor decline over the years. In 2000, it was ranked at 48,196 and by 2010, it had fallen to 52,267, marking an 8.45% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 412 in 2000 to 397 in 2010, indicating a 3.64% decrease. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also dropped by 13.33%, from 0.15 in 2000 to just 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #52,267 | -8.45% |
| Count | 412 | 397 | -3.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petrasek
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Petrasek is predominantly White according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 99.51% of the people with this surname identified as White; this proportion slightly dropped to 99.24% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.51% | 99.24% | -0.27% |
| 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% |