Explore the Family Name Piontkowski
The meaning of Piontkowski
Polish: variant of Piątkowski (see Piatkowski).
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How common is the last name Piontkowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Piontkowski has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 37,728 in popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to 38,582. This represents a decline of 2.26%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 554 in 2000 to 573 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 3.43%. The proportion of individuals named Piontkowski per 100,000 people in the population also declined slightly from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,728 | #38,582 | -2.26% |
| Count | 554 | 573 | 3.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Piontkowski
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname Piontkowski, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White made up the largest portion, although their percentage decreased from 96.57% in 2000 to 94.24% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 0.90% to 1.05%) and those identifying as two or more races (from 1.62% to 2.27%). Notably, a small percentage began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, which was not previously recorded in 2000. The categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native did not change during this period, remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.57% | 94.24% | -2.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.27% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 2.27% | 40.12% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 1.05% | 16.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |