Explore the Family Name Petric
The meaning of Petric
Slovenian (mainly Petrič); Croatian and Serbian (Petrić): patronymic from the personal name Peter, Croatian and Serbian Petar. Compare Petrich and Petrick. Some characteristic forenames: Slovenian, Croatian, and Serbian Marko, Rado, Radomir, Slavko.
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How common is the last name Petric in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Petric has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 54,020th most common but by 2010 it dropped to 68,547th, indicating a decrease of 26.89%. The total count of individuals with this surname also declined from 358 individuals in 2000 to 287 in 2010, a reduction of 19.83%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Petric per 100,000 also decreased from 0.13 to 0.1 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #68,547 | -26.89% |
| Count | 358 | 287 | -19.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petric
The Decennial U.S. Census data illustrates the ethnic identity affiliated with the surname Petric. Predominantly, individuals carrying the Petric surname identify as White, accounting for 96.37% in 2000 which dipped slightly to 96.17% in 2010. A small percentage, 1.4%, identified as Hispanic in 2000, however, this figure dropped to zero by 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.37% | 96.17% | -0.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |