Explore the Family Name Piechota
The meaning of Piechota
Polish: 1. nickname for someone who traveled about on foot, from Polish na piechotę ‘on foot’. 2. from a pet form of the personal name Piotr (see Peter). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Danuta, Grzegorz, Janusz, Jerzy, Stanislaw, Wladyslaw, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Piechota in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Piechota has seen a dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Piechota was ranked 44,103 in terms of popularity among surnames in the United States, dropping to 46,811 in 2010, showing a decrease of 6.14%. The count of people with this surname also slightly declined by 1.3%, from 460 in 2000 to 454 in 2010. This resulted in a proportion per 100k drop from 0.17 to 0.15, marking an 11.76% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,103 | #46,811 | -6.14% |
| Count | 460 | 454 | -1.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Piechota
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people with the surname Piechota identify as White, increasing slightly from 97.83% in 2000 to 98.02% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There was a minor percentage (1.52%) of individuals who identified with two or more races in 2000; however, this figure dropped to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.83% | 98.02% | 0.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |