Explore the Family Name Petrowski
The meaning of Petrowski
1. Americanized or Germanized form of Polish Pietrowski and Piotrowski, and a very rare Polish variant of these surnames. 2. Altered form of Ukrainian Petrovsky, Czech and Slovak Petrovský. Compare Petrowsky and Petrusky.
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How common is the last name Petrowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Petrowski saw a decrease in popularity from its ranking of 22,481 in 2000 to 24,137 in 2010, representing a drop of 7.37 percent. The total number of individuals bearing this surname also showed a slight decline from 1,068 in 2000 to 1,042 in 2010, marking a 2.43 percent decrease. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 12.5 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,481 | #24,137 | -7.37% |
| Count | 1,068 | 1,042 | -2.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.35 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petrowski
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Petrowski remained fairly consistent between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 97.10 percent in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.64 percent in 2010. There was no representation among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities during both periods. Those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.31 percent in 2000 to 1.06 percent in 2010, showing a 19.08 percent change. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within the Petrowski surname increased notably from 1.12 percent in 2000 to 2.02 percent in 2010, a significant growth rate of 80.36 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 96.64% | -0.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 2.02% | 80.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.06% | -19.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |