Explore the Family Name Petrina
The meaning of Petrina
1. Czech (Petřina) and Slovak: from a pet form of the personal name Peter (Czech Petr). 2. Slovenian and Croatian: augmentative derivative of the personal name Peter (Croatian Petar). Some characteristic forenames: Czech and Slovak Bohdan.
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How common is the last name Petrina in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Petrina experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. It was ranked 58,849th most popular in 2000 and dropped to 62,189th in 2010, representing a 5.68% decrease. However, the count of individuals with this surname remained constant at 322 over the decade. Consequently, the proportion of people bearing the surname Petrina per 100k individuals also decreased by 8.33%, moving from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,849 | #62,189 | -5.68% |
| Count | 322 | 322 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petrina
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Petrina identify as White, despite a minor decrease from 94.41% in 2000 to 93.48% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also decreased significantly by 58.45%, falling from 3.73% in 2000 to 1.55% in 2010. Remarkably, individuals identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races started to appear in the Petrina surname pool in 2010. Conversely, there were no changes in the proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.41% | 93.48% | -0.99% |
| Black | 0% | 2.48% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.73% | 1.55% | -58.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |