Explore the Family Name Picinich
The meaning of Picinich
Italianized or Americanized form of Croatian Picinić (see Picinic). It is also found in Italy. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Mario, Dino, Albino, Carmela, Domenica, Gildo, Matteo.
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How common is the last name Picinich in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Picinich has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Picinich was ranked 37,881st in prevalence, but by 2010, it dropped to 40,204th. This represents a change of -6.13%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also declined slightly during this period, from 551 in 2000 to 545 in 2010, indicating a -1.09% change. The proportion of those with the Picinich surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,881 | #40,204 | -6.13% |
| Count | 551 | 545 | -1.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Picinich
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Picinich. The majority of individuals carrying this surname identified as White, accounting for 96.55% in 2000 and 93.76% in 2010, showcasing a slight decrease of -2.89%. There were no reported individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years. However, the percentage of those who identify as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.09% to 4.22%, marking a 287.16% change. Meanwhile, the proportion of those claiming two or more races decreased from 1.27% to 0.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 93.76% | -2.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 4.22% | 287.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 0.92% | -27.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |