Explore the Family Name Pilecki
The meaning of Pilecki
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Pilcza (modern Pilica) in Silesian, Masovian and Lesser Poland (Pilcza Żelichowska) voivodeships, Pilki (now Pyl’ky in Khmel’nyts’ka Oblast, Ukraine) or Pileka (unidentified village, now in Lithuania near Švenčionys). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Zofia, Boleslaw, Brunon, Kazimierz.
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How common is the last name Pilecki in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pilecki showed a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 52,827th most popular surname in 2000, it fell to 57,781st place by 2010. This represents a decrease of 9.38%. The count of people with the Pilecki surname also decreased from 368 in 2000 to 352 in 2010, marking a reduction of 4.35%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a downward trend, falling from 0.14 to 0.12, a drop of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #57,781 | -9.38% |
| Count | 368 | 352 | -4.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pilecki
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pilecki, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a majority of people with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, the percentage did decrease slightly over this decade, from 95.65% to 93.47%, a change of -2.28%. In contrast, the percentage identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 3.26% to 4.83%, a rise of 48.16%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Pilecki surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 93.47% | -2.28% |
| Hispanic | 3.26% | 4.83% | 48.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |