Explore the Family Name Potoski
The meaning of Potoski
Americanized form of Polish topographic and habitational name Potocki and in some cases also of its Czech and Slovak cognate Potocký. Compare Potosky.
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How common is the last name Potoski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Potoski has experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Potoski was ranked 98,298 in terms of popularity among all surnames in the United States, but it dropped to rank 105,079 by 2010, reflecting a decrease of 6.9 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw a minor decrease from 171 to 170 during this period. Despite these changes, the proportion of the name Potoski per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,298 | #105,079 | -6.9% |
| Count | 171 | 170 | -0.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Potoski
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the ethnic identity associated with the Potoski surname is predominantly White. In 2000, approximately 95.91 percent of individuals with the Potoski surname identified as White, increasing slightly to 96.47 percent in 2010. The data does not indicate any Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native identities associated with the Potoski surname during both time periods. Moreover, there was a noted presence of Hispanic identification in 2000 at 2.92 percent which disappeared entirely by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as being of two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.91% | 96.47% | 0.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.92% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |