Explore the Family Name Puskas
The meaning of Puskas
Hungarian (Puskás): occupational name for a gunner or possibly for a gunsmith, from Hungarian puskás ‘shooter’, from puska ‘gun’. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Tibor, Attila, Gabor, Imre, Kalman, Lajos, Zoltan.
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How common is the last name Puskas in the United States?
The surname Puskas, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw slight changes in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 26,394 in popularity with a count of 870 bearers. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 28,065 and the total count dropped slightly to 853, decreasing by nearly 2%. The proportion of people named Puskas per 100k also fell by approximately 9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,394 | #28,065 | -6.33% |
| Count | 870 | 853 | -1.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Puskas
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the Puskas surname in both 2000 and 2010 identified as White, making up 97.24% in 2000 and slightly dropping to 96.72% in 2010. There was a notable increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.8% in 2000 to almost 2% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.49% in 2000 to 0.59% in 2010. No significant data was reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 96.72% | -0.53% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 1.99% | 148.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 0.59% | -60.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |