Explore the Family Name Petrauskas
The meaning of Petrauskas
Lithuanian: patronymic from the personal name Petras, Lithuanian form of Peter. Some characteristic forenames: Lithuanian Ignas, Rimas, Stasys.
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How common is the last name Petrauskas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of surname Petrauskas has seen a slight decline in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Petrauskas ranked 60,557th in popularity, with 311 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 64,559 and the count reduced to 308, signifying a drop of 6.61% in ranking and 0.96% in count. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population also fell from 0.12 to 0.1, a decrease of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #64,559 | -6.61% |
| Count | 311 | 308 | -0.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petrauskas
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Petrauskas identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight reduction from 96.78% to 95.45%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Petrauskas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0% in 2000 to 1.62% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as having two or more races fell from 1.61% to 0 during the same period. There were no recorded instances of Petrauskas identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.78% | 95.45% | -1.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |