Explore the Family Name Pulaski
The meaning of Pulaski
1. Polish (Pułaski): habitational name for someone from the Pułazie in Podlaskie Voivodeship. 2. Americanized form of Polish Puławski: habitational name for someone from Puławy in Lublin Voivodeship. History: This name, borne by a Polish noble family, is recorded from the 17th century. Casimir Pulaski (Kazimierz Pułaski; 1747–79) was a Polish cavalry officer, commander in chief of a legion that fought for American independence in the Revolution; he is regarded as a US national hero.
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How common is the last name Pulaski in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Pulaski, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decline in recent years. In 2000, Pulaski ranked as the 14,091st most common surname in America, but by 2010 it had slipped to 15,418th place, marking a 9.42% decrease in rank. The count of people carrying this surname also dropped by 3.06%, with 1,960 bearers in 2000 and only 1,900 a decade later. Consequently, the proportion of Americans with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 12.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,091 | #15,418 | -9.42% |
| Count | 1,960 | 1,900 | -3.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.64 | -12.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pulaski
When we look at the ethnic identities associated with the surname Pulaski, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some significant changes over the past decade. The largest group continues to be those who identify as White, though their share decreased slightly from 96.17% in 2000 to 93.42% in 2010. However, there has been a notable increase in the number of Pulaskis identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (increasing by 170.97%) and Hispanic (increasing by 83.48%). Additionally, the percentage of Pulaskis identifying with two or more races rose by 35.37%. There were no Pulaskis who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 93.42% | -2.86% |
| Hispanic | 2.24% | 4.11% | 83.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 1.11% | 35.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.31% | 0.84% | 170.97% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |