Explore the Family Name Pietrucha
The meaning of Pietrucha
Polish: 1. from a pet form of the personal name Pietr, dialect form of Piotr (see Peter). 2. from an augmentative of pietruszka ‘parsley’, a metonymic occupational name for someone who grew or sold this herb. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jozef, Ewa, Janina, Krzysztof, Stas.
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How common is the last name Pietrucha in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pietrucha saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 59,611 in 2000, it dropped to 64,559 by 2010, indicating an 8.3% decrease in rank. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also experienced a marginal dip from 317 in 2000 to 308 in 2010. This represents a change of -2.84%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 16.67%, from 0.12 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #64,559 | -8.3% |
| Count | 317 | 308 | -2.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pietrucha
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pietrucha remained fairly consistent from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Overwhelmingly, individuals with this surname identify as White, with a slight increase seen over the decade, moving from 96.21% to 96.43%. In 2000, there were 1.89% identifying with two or more races, but this category registered no representation in 2010. A new development was the appearance of a Hispanic representation in 2010, accounting for 1.62% of the population with this surname. There was no data available for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 96.43% | 0.23% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |