Explore the Family Name Pietruszka
The meaning of Pietruszka
Polish: 1. from a pet form of the personal name Pietr, dialect form of Piotr (see Peter). 2. from pietruszka ‘parsley’, a metonymic occupational name for someone who grew or sold this herb. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Wieslaw, Jerzy, Malgorzata, Tomasz, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Pietruszka in the United States?
According to the Popularity table drawn from data in the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pietruszka saw a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 52,403 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had improved its standing to 51,941, representing an increase of 0.88%. The number of individuals with this last name also grew from 372 to 400 during that decade, a boost of 7.53%. However, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,403 | #51,941 | 0.88% |
| Count | 372 | 400 | 7.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pietruszka
The Ethnicity table, also based on information from the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that the vast majority of individuals named Pietruszka identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 97.31% of all Pietruszkas, and although there was a slight decrease to 95.75% by 2010, it remains the predominant ethnic identity associated with this surname. Interestingly, the decade also saw the emergence of a Hispanic element within this population, rising from 0% to 2.75%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races slightly decreased from 1.34% in 2000 to 1.25% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.31% | 95.75% | -1.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.75% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.25% | -6.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |