Explore the Family Name Pituch
The meaning of Pituch
Polish: nickname from regional pituch ‘kind of dish with potatoes’ (Lesser Poland) or pietuch, pituch ‘rooster’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pituch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pituch saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved up from 74,398 in 2000 to 73,911 in 2010, reflecting an upward change of 0.65. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Pituch surname also grew by 8.26 percent during this time period, going from 242 people in 2000 to 262 people in 2010. However, the proportion of individuals named Pituch per 100,000 remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #73,911 | 0.65% |
| Count | 242 | 262 | 8.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pituch
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Pituch identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, an overwhelming 99.59 percent of individuals with this surname identified as White. This percentage slightly decreased to 97.71 in 2010, suggesting a small shift in the ethnic makeup of the Pituch surname bearers. No instances of Pituch surname bearers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were registered either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.59% | 97.71% | -1.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |