Explore the Family Name Petrowsky
The meaning of Petrowsky
Americanized or Germanized form of Ukrainian Petrovsky, Czech and Slovak Petrovský, or Polish Petrowski. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik.
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How common is the last name Petrowsky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Petrowsky has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Despite its rank slightly dropping from 59,916 to 59,324, the actual number of individuals with the Petrowsky surname increased by 8.25%, growing from 315 to 341. The proportion per 100k people remained unchanged at 0.12, indicating that while the absolute number of people with this surname has increased, its overall frequency within the population has remained steady.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #59,324 | 0.99% |
| Count | 315 | 341 | 8.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petrowsky
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a minor shift between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals with the surname Petrowsky identified as White in both years (96.83% in 2000 and 94.43% in 2010), there was a slight decrease in this percentage over the decade. In addition, although no one identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010, these groups represented 2.05% and 1.47% of individuals with this surname, respectively. No significant changes were observed for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and Black ethnic identities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 94.43% | -2.48% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |