Explore the Family Name Pietrzak
The meaning of Pietrzak
Polish: patronymic from the personal name Pietr, dialectform of Piotr (see Peter). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Janusz, Casimir, Boguslaw, Krystyna, Tadeusz, Andrzej, Bartosz, Elzbieta, Ewa, Gerzy, Ignacy, Irena.
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How common is the last name Pietrzak in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pietrzak has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Pietrzak was ranked as the 13,554th most popular surname in the United States with a count of 2,055, making up 0.76 out of every 100k individuals. By 2010, the rank dropped by 7.5% to 14,571. The total count of individuals bearing the surname also slightly decreased to 2,044, representing a reduction of 0.54%. Consequently, the proportion of the surname per 100k people fell by 9.21% to 0.69.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,554 | #14,571 | -7.5% |
| Count | 2,055 | 2,044 | -0.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.69 | -9.21% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pietrzak
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pietrzak has shown some shifts between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of those bearing the surname were white, accounting for 97.23%, which marginally decreased by 1.17% to 96.09% in 2010. The representation of the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity within this surname group also reduced by 25.64%, while the Hispanic representation increased by a notable 58.27%. Furthermore, there was a growth of 30.93% in individuals identifying as two or more races. However, there was no representation from the Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.23% | 96.09% | -1.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 2.01% | 58.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.27% | 30.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.29% | -25.64% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |