Explore the Family Name Pikula
The meaning of Pikula
Polish (also Pikuła): nickname from a derivative of pikać ‘to squeak’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zbigniew, Gustaw, Ludwik, Mariusz, Teofil.
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How common is the last name Pikula in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pikula experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pikula was ranked 34,799 in terms of commonality among surnames in the United States. By 2010, it had slipped slightly to 35,096—a minor change of -0.85%. However, the actual count of people with the surname Pikula increased from 614 to 642 over this same period, representing a notable increase of 4.56%. This indicates that while the rank declined marginally, the number of individuals bearing the surname Pikula actually grew.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,799 | #35,096 | -0.85% |
| Count | 614 | 642 | 4.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pikula
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pikula also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as revealed by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname Pikula identified as White (87.46%). This proportion decreased slightly to 85.67% in 2010. The census also recorded an increase in the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races, which rose to 6.23% and 5.45% respectively. Interestingly, there were also new entries in the Hispanic category, with 1.71% of individuals with the surname Pikula identifying as such in 2010. No data was reported for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.46% | 85.67% | -2.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.03% | 6.23% | 3.32% |
| Two or More Races | 3.75% | 5.45% | 45.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.3% | 0% | 0% |