Explore the Family Name Piecuch
The meaning of Piecuch
Polish: unflattering nickname from piecuch ‘idler’, ‘sluggard’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zofia, Danuta, Mieczyslaw, Miroslawa.
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How common is the last name Piecuch in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Piecuch showed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Piecuch was ranked 32,652 in terms of popularity and this position dropped by approximately 11.56% in 2010, when it was ranked at 36,426. The count of individuals bearing the surname also fell by 7.39%, from 663 in 2000 to 614 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people decreased by 16.0%, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,652 | #36,426 | -11.56% |
| Count | 663 | 614 | -7.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.21 | -16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Piecuch
When examining the ethnic identity attached to the surname Piecuch according to the Decennial U.S. Census, it is primarily associated with individuals who identify as White, accounting for 96.08% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.11% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, climbing from 1.06% in 2000 to 2.44% in 2010. Individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased by 8.89%, although they still made up less than 1% of those with the surname. Those identifying with two or more races saw a drop from 1.96% to 1.47%. The categories of Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were marked as suppressed (S) to ensure privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.08% | 95.11% | -1.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 2.44% | 130.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 1.47% | -25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.98% | 8.89% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |