Explore the Family Name Piszczek
The meaning of Piszczek
Polish: nickname from a derivative of piszcseć ‘to squeal, to squeak’, used e.g. for a fife player. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jozef, Wladyslaw.
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How common is the last name Piszczek in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Piszczek" increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Piszczek ranked 56,979th in terms of surname prevalence in the U.S., but improved its ranking to 55,505th by 2010, a growth of 2.59%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew within this period, from 335 in 2000 to 370 in 2010, an increase of 10.45%. The proportion of individuals named Piszczek per 100,000 people increased by 8.33%, rising from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #55,505 | 2.59% |
| Count | 335 | 370 | 10.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Piszczek
In terms of ethnicity, based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Piszczek identified as white, with 97.61% in 2000 and 95.41% in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.25%. Hispanic representation among those with the Piszczek surname rose by 29.19%, from 2.09% in 2000 to 2.70% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnic identities emerged in 2010 at 1.62%, where there was none recorded in 2000. However, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.61% | 95.41% | -2.25% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 2.7% | 29.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |