Explore the Family Name Puchalski
The meaning of Puchalski
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Puchały in Masovian and Podlaskie voivodeships. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Bogdan, Eugeniusz, Ewa, Grzegorz, Jaroslaw, Wojciech.
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How common is the last name Puchalski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Puchalski has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking slipped from 22,481st most popular surname in 2000 to 23,185th in 2010, marking a decrease of about 3.13%. However, it's interesting to note that the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 3% during the same period, rising from 1,068 to 1,100. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 7.5%, reflecting an overall decrease in its prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,481 | #23,185 | -3.13% |
| Count | 1,068 | 1,100 | 3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.37 | -7.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Puchalski
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those who bear the Puchalski surname. The largest group remained those of White ethnicity, although their percentage decreased slightly from 93.16% in 2000 to 91.36% in 2010. The percentage of Puchalskis identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw modest growth, increasing by 27.33% over the decade from 1.50% to 1.91%. The share of individuals of Hispanic ethnicity also grew considerably, climbing by 83.02% from 1.59% to 2.91%. There was little change in the percentage identifying as two or more races, which dipped minimally from 3.75% to 3.73%. Meanwhile, there were no Puchalskis identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.16% | 91.36% | -1.93% |
| Two or More Races | 3.75% | 3.73% | -0.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.91% | 83.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 1.91% | 27.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |