Explore the Family Name Piskor
The meaning of Piskor
1. Czech (Piskoř) and Croatian (Piškor): from Czech piskoř, Croatian piškor ‘loach, mudfish (genus Misgurnus)’, a nickname for someone thought to resemble the fish in some way. 2. Americanized form of Polish Piskorz: nickname from piskorz ‘loach, mudfish’ (see 1 above). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Halina.
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How common is the last name Piskor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Piskor" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 68,782 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to a rank of 80,419, marking a change of -16.92. Similarly, the count of individuals carrying the Piskor surname declined from 267 in 2000 to 236 in 2010, a decrease of nearly 11.61 percent. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also fell by 20.0 percent, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #80,419 | -16.92% |
| Count | 267 | 236 | -11.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Piskor
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Piskor surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with this name identify as White. In 2000, a significant 97.75 percent identified as White, although this decreased somewhat to 93.64 percent in 2010. Although no individuals with the surname Piskor identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, Black or having two or more races in either year, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic. This group rose from zero representation in 2000 to constitute 4.24 percent of individuals with the Piskor surname by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.75% | 93.64% | -4.2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.24% | 0% |
| 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% |