Explore the Family Name Pultorak
The meaning of Pultorak
Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Pułtorak): variant of Półtorak (see Poltorak).
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How common is the last name Pultorak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pultorak experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, dropping by 0.49 in its rank from 64,750 to 65,066. However, it is noteworthy that during the same period, the count of individuals with this surname rose by 6.27, from 287 in 2000 to 305 in 2010. This resulted in a minor drop in proportion per 100,000 people, from 0.11 to 0.10, marking a decline of 9.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #65,066 | -0.49% |
| Count | 287 | 305 | 6.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pultorak
Looking at the ethnic identity of those with the Pultorak surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority identify as white, with percentages of 96.86 in 2000 and 95.41 in 2010. This indicates a slight decrease of 1.50 over the decade. The number of individuals identifying with two or more races also declined by 19.26 from 2.44 in 2000 to 1.97 in 2010. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all remained constant at 0, with no changes reported between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 95.41% | -1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2.44% | 1.97% | -19.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |