Explore the Family Name Petrow
The meaning of Petrow
1. Americanized or Germanized form of Russian, Bulgarian, Slovak, etc. Petrov. In North America, this surname may also be a shortened (and altered) form of any of various surnames beginning with Petrow- or Petrov-, e.g. Petrowski. Compare Petroff. 2. Polish (also Petrów): variant of Pietrów, Pietrow, a patronymic from the personal name Pietr (see Pietrowski). Some characteristic forenames: Russian Boris, Ksenia, Slavik, Vladimir.
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How common is the last name Petrow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Petrow has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Petrow was ranked as the 46,678th most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 52,383rd. This represents a change of -12.22%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname fell from 429 in 2000 to 396 in 2010, constituting a -7.69% drop. The proportion of individuals named Petrow per 100,000 people also declined from 0.16 to 0.13, marking an -18.75% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,678 | #52,383 | -12.22% |
| Count | 429 | 396 | -7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petrow
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the overwhelming majority of Petrows identified as White, remaining consistent at 96.97% in both 2000 and 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic demonstrated a notable increase from 1.17% in 2000 to 1.77% in 2010, indicating a 51.28% growth rate. Interestingly, individuals who identified with two or more races dropped from 1.17% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.97% | 96.97% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 1.77% | 51.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |