Explore the Family Name Petska
The meaning of Petska
Americanized form of Czech Pecka.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Petska in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Petska has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Petska was ranked 52,714th in popularity but dropped to 56,195th by 2010, a decline of 6.6%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a minor decrease from 369 in 2000 to 364 in 2010, representing a 1.36% drop. Equally, the proportion of this surname per 100k people fell by 14.29%, moving from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,714 | #56,195 | -6.6% |
| Count | 369 | 364 | -1.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petska
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Petska, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly linked with White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, around 95% of those with the Petska surname identified as White, with no significant change over the decade. There was, however, a 26.17% decrease in the number of people identifying as Hispanic, dropping from 2.98% in 2000 to 2.20% in 2010. No Petska individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 95.88% | -0.05% |
| Hispanic | 2.98% | 2.2% | -26.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |