Explore the Family Name Piasecki
The meaning of Piasecki
Polish: topographic name for someone who lived in a sandy place, from Polish piasek ‘sand’, or a habitational name from any of the many places called with this element, for example Piasek and Piaski. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Boguslaw, Wojciech, Bogdan, Czeslawa, Dariusz, Jacek, Jadwiga, Karol, Krzysztof, Piotr, Tadeusz.
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How common is the last name Piasecki in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Piasecki has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 14,143 in popularity, with a count of 1,951 and a representation of 0.72 per 100k people. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped by 2.42% to 14,485 despite an increase in the number of individuals with this surname to 2,061. This minor rise did not translate into a higher proportion per 100k as it decreased slightly by 2.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,143 | #14,485 | -2.42% |
| Count | 1,951 | 2,061 | 5.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.7 | -2.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Piasecki
Concerning the ethnic identity associated with the surname Piasecki, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the largest group identifying with this name are of White ethnicity, accounting for 97.23% in 2000 and 95.97% in 2010, indicating a small decrease of 1.3%. The Hispanic community experienced a significant increase in the usage of this surname, with a percentage change of 97.35%, moving from 1.13% in 2000 to 2.23% in 2010. A modest increase was also noted among individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent, rising from 0.46% to 0.63% within the same period. The surname did not register any Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.23% | 95.97% | -1.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 2.23% | 97.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.63% | 36.96% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |