Explore the Family Name Petrosky
The meaning of Petrosky
Variant of Petroski, a surname of Polish origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Petrosky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Petrosky has seen a change in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Petrosky was ranked 10,059th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 10,777th, a decrease of 7.14 percent. Despite this dip in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Petrosky surname slightly increased from 2,956 to 2,960, a growth of 0.14 percent. However, the proportion of individuals named Petrosky per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,059 | #10,777 | -7.14% |
| Count | 2,956 | 2,960 | 0.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.1 | 1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petrosky
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Petrosky between 2000 and 2010. The highest representation remains within the white population at 94.53 percent in 2010, albeit a slight decrease from 96.35 percent in 2000. There was an increase in the number of Petroskys identified as Hispanic (49.03 percent) and those identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (37.84 percent). Furthermore, new representations emerged in 2010, with some Petroskys identifying as Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native for the first time. Simultaneously, the percentage of Petroskys identifying with two or more races saw a significant upsurge from 0.85 percent to 1.52 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.35% | 94.53% | -1.89% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 3.07% | 49.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.52% | 78.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.37% | 0.51% | 37.84% |
| Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.17% | 0% |