Explore the Family Name Petronis
The meaning of Petronis
Lithuanian: patronymic from Petras, Lithuanian form of Peter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Petronis in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Petronis has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 62,046th in terms of prevalence and decreased by 6.64% to 66,164th by 2010. The total count of individuals with this surname also dropped slightly from 302 in 2000 to 299 in 2010, a decrease of 0.99%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Petronis per 100,000 individuals fell by 9.09%, from 0.11 to 0.1 over this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #66,164 | -6.64% |
| Count | 302 | 299 | -0.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petronis
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Petronis, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data, has remained predominantly White between 2000 and 2010, with only a minor decrease of 0.37% from 97.68% to 97.32%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying as two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.68% | 97.32% | -0.37% |
| 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% |