Explore the Family Name Pongracz
The meaning of Pongracz
Hungarian (Pongrácz): from the personal name Pongrác, Hungarian form of Pankratz. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Gabor, Geza, Gyula, Sandor.
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How common is the last name Pongracz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pongracz experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 63,632nd most popular, but dropped to 67,318th by 2010, marking a decrease of 5.79%. This occurred despite the fact that the count of individuals with this surname remained steady at 293 for both years. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell slightly from 0.11 to 0.1, a change of -9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #67,318 | -5.79% |
| Count | 293 | 293 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pongracz
The ethnicity data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes in the ethnic identities associated with the Pongracz surname. In 2000, 96.59% of individuals with this surname identified as White, a figure which decreased slightly to 95.22% by 2010. The percentage of those reporting themselves as two or more races increased marginally, from zero to 2.39%. There was also a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from zero in 2000 to 1.71% in 2010. Meanwhile, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 95.22% | -1.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.39% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |