Explore the Family Name Pietras
The meaning of Pietras
Polish: from an augmentative of the personal name Pietr, dialect form of Piotr (see Peter). Compare Petras. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Stanislaw, Boleslaw, Dariusz, Dorota, Henryk, Ignacy, Jolanta, Kazimierz.
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How common is the last name Pietras in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pietras saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pietras ranked 19,840th in popularity with a count of 1,254. In 2010, however, it dropped to 21,009th place with a total count of 1,252, representing a 0.16% decrease in individuals carrying this surname. The proportion of people with the surname Pietras per 100k also decreased by 8.7%, moving from 0.46 in 2000 to 0.42 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,840 | #21,009 | -5.89% |
| Count | 1,254 | 1,252 | -0.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.42 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pietras
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data states that the vast majority of people with the surname Pietras identify as White. This figure slightly increased from 97.93% in 2000 to 98.00% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic doubled from 0.40% to 0.88% over the same period. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black also rose slightly, from 0.40% in 2000 to 0.48% in 2010. The number of people identifying as of two or more ethnicities significantly decreased, falling from 1.12% in 2000 to 0.40% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Pietras identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 98% | 0.07% |
| Hispanic | 0.4% | 0.88% | 120% |
| Black | 0.4% | 0.48% | 20% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 0.4% | -64.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |