Explore the Family Name Podrasky
The meaning of Podrasky
Czech (Podraský, literary Podhrázký): topographic name for someone living downhill from a village pond or a dam, literally ‘under the dike (or dam)’.
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How common is the last name Podrasky in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Podrasky saw a slight decline in rank from 62,775 in 2000 to 63,373 in 2010, marking a minor decrease of 0.95%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname actually increased by 5.7% during the same period, resulting in a rise from 298 to 315. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.11 across both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #63,373 | -0.95% |
| Count | 298 | 315 | 5.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Podrasky
In terms of ethnicity, Podrasky appears to be predominantly associated with White ethnic identity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.32% of those bearing the surname identified as White and this figure saw a negligible decrease to 98.10% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities within these timeframes. It's worth noting that in 2010, the census began recognizing individuals who identify with two or more races, but no individuals with the surname Podrasky fell into this category either.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.32% | 98.1% | -0.22% |
| 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% |