Explore the Family Name Piatek
The meaning of Piatek
Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Piątek): from piątek ‘fifth; Friday’. This may have been from a personal name bestowed upon a fifth child, but more often it is (a nickname) from the name of the day of the week. Illegitimate children were often given the name of the day of the week on which they were baptized. Compare Piontek. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bogdan, Elzbieta, Irena, Tadeusz, Boleslaw, Casimir, Danuta, Eugeniusz, Jadwiga, Janusz, Jolanta, Lucyna.
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How common is the last name Piatek in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Piatek has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Piatek surname was ranked 28,142 in popularity with 801 individuals carrying it. By 2010, the rank had improved to 26,833 with 906 individuals bearing the name, reflecting a 4.65% change in rank and an approximate 13.11% increase in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also rose slightly from 0.3 to 0.31, marking a 3.33% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,142 | #26,833 | 4.65% |
| Count | 801 | 906 | 13.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.31 | 3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Piatek
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Piatek surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease in this demographic from 98.00% to 97.24%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 0.87% in 2000 to 1.43% in 2010, a change of 64.37%. The percentage of those reporting two or more races dropped by 26.67%, from 0.75% to 0.55%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Piatek surname identifying as either Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98% | 97.24% | -0.78% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 1.43% | 64.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 0.55% | -26.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |