Explore the Family Name Pivarnik
The meaning of Pivarnik
Czech (Pivarník): shortened form of pivovarník ‘brewer’, an agent noun derived from pivovar ‘brewery’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pivarnik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pivarnik's popularity has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Initially ranking at 66,476 in 2000, its rank slipped to 71,678 ten years later, reflecting a decrease of 7.83%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 278 in 2000 to 272 in 2010, a descent of 2.16%. Over the same period, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 10%, from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #71,678 | -7.83% |
| Count | 278 | 272 | -2.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pivarnik
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Pivarnik surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic group. In 2000, 97.12% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this percentage rose slightly to 98.9% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations during both census years. The data for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed for privacy concerns.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 98.9% | 1.83% |
| 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% |