Explore the Family Name Petru
The meaning of Petru
1. Czech (Petrů): from the possessive case of the personal name Petr (see Peter), i.e. ‘the son or a member of the household of someone called Petr’. 2. Romanian: from the personal name Petru, an equivalent of Peter.
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How common is the last name Petru in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Petru saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,862nd, but by 2010 it had moved up to 64,891st. The census also showed an increase in the number of people with the Petru surname from 281 in 2000 to 306 in 2010, a growth of 8.9%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #64,891 | 1.47% |
| Count | 281 | 306 | 8.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petru
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed some changes over the decade for those bearing the Petru surname. In 2000, 94.66% identified as White, and this increased slightly to 95.75% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also saw a significant rise, from 2.49% in 2000 to 3.59% in 2010, a change of 44.18%. However, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased drastically, from 1.78% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.66% | 95.75% | 1.15% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 3.59% | 44.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.78% | 0% | -100% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |