Explore the Family Name Puskarich
The meaning of Puskarich
Americanized form of Croatian and Serbian Puškarić, Slovenian Puškarič (see Puskaric). Some characteristic forenames: Croatian, Serbian, and Slovenian Marko, Mile.
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How common is the last name Puskarich in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Puskarich saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Puskarich ranked as the 46,331st most common surname in the United States. By 2010, it dropped to 54,864th place, representing an 18.42% change. The number of people with the surname also decreased during this period, from 433 in 2000 to 375 in 2010, a decline of 13.39%. The proportion of the population with the Puskarich surname also decreased from 0.16 per 100k in 2000 to 0.13 per 100k in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,331 | #54,864 | -18.42% |
| Count | 433 | 375 | -13.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Puskarich
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Puskarich surname identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census. This percentage increased from 96.30% in 2000 to 97.87% in 2010. During the same time frame, there was a reported decline among those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, going from 1.85% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Meanwhile, representation under "two or more races" slightly slipped from 1.85% to 1.60%. There were no changes in the percentages of those identifying as Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 97.87% | 1.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 1.6% | -13.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |