Explore the Family Name Piechowiak
The meaning of Piechowiak
Polish: patronymic from the personal name Piech, a dialectpet form of Piotr (see Peter).
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How common is the last name Piechowiak in the United States?
The surname Piechowiak, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a decline in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 74,957th most popular surname, while in 2010, it dropped to the 82,317th position, reflecting a change of -9.82%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 240 in 2000 to 229 in 2010, a decrease of -4.58%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline from 0.09 to 0.08, marking an overall drop in popularity of -11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #82,317 | -9.82% |
| Count | 240 | 229 | -4.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Piechowiak
Concerning its ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the Piechowiak surname identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 97.92% and slightly decreased to 97.38% by 2010, a change of -0.55%. There were no reported occurrences of this surname among individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of this surname within the Black community, from 0% in 2000 to a non-zero value in 2010, though specific data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 97.38% | -0.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |