Explore the Family Name Potrykus
The meaning of Potrykus
Polish: unexplained. This surname is also found in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhardt, Wolfram.
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How common is the last name Potrykus in the United States?
The Potrykus surname was ranked 61,376 in popularity in the year 2000 and fell to 65,593 by the year 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. This represents a decline of 6.87% over the decade. The count of individuals with this surname slightly decreased from 306 in the year 2000 to 302 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 1.31%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 individuals, it also saw a decline from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, dropping by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #65,593 | -6.87% |
| Count | 306 | 302 | -1.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Potrykus
On the ethnic identity front, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, people with the Potrykus surname were majorly identified as White, making up 95.10% in 2000 and 92.38% in 2010, showing a decrease of 2.86%. However, a slight increase was observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories, registering 2.65% and 3.31%, respectively in 2010. The Hispanic component which constituted 1.63% in 2000, showed no data in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.1% | 92.38% | -2.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.65% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |