Explore the Family Name Piekarz
The meaning of Piekarz
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): occupational name for a baker, Polish piekarz. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Henryk, Grazyna, Tadeusz, Tomasz. Jewish Jefim.
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How common is the last name Piekarz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Piekarz had a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 54,522 to 57,372, marking a 5.23% drop. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname remained relatively stable, increasing marginally from 354 to 355, representing a growth of 0.28%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also experienced a minor decline of 7.69%, going from 0.13 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #57,372 | -5.23% |
| Count | 354 | 355 | 0.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Piekarz
Looking at ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Piekarz identify as White. In 2000, 98.59% identified as White, slightly decreasing to 97.75% by 2010. The remaining ethnic identities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, all registered zero percentages for both years. This suggests a strong homogeneity in the ethnic identity associated with the Piekarz surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.59% | 97.75% | -0.85% |
| 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% |