Explore the Family Name Ptaszek
The meaning of Ptaszek
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): nickname for a small, slight person or a smart individual, from Polish ptaszek ‘small bird’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ptaszek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ptaszek has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname fell from 67,725 in 2000 to 68,949 in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.81%. Despite this dip in popularity rank, the actual count of individuals with the Ptaszek surname increased by 4.78%, growing from 272 in 2000 to 285 by 2010. It's worth noting that the proportion of Ptaszeks per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1 across both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #68,949 | -1.81% |
| Count | 272 | 285 | 4.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ptaszek
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of people with the Ptaszek surname identify as White. In fact, this group grew slightly from representing 98.16% of Ptaszeks in 2000 to 98.60% in 2010. No Ptaszeks identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. Additionally, no individuals reported having two or more races. This indicates a high level of ethnic uniformity among individuals bearing the Ptaszek name in the United States.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.16% | 98.6% | 0.45% |
| 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% |