Explore the Family Name Pyka
The meaning of Pyka
Polish: nickname from dialect pyka ‘face’ or from a derivative of pykać ‘to puff’. Some characteristic forenames: German Aloysius. Polish Miroslaw, Stas.
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How common is the last name Pyka in the United States?
The surname Pyka saw a slight decrease in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 37,534th most popular and slipped slightly to 37,792nd in 2010, marking a small drop of 0.69%. However, the count of people with the Pyka surname increased by 5.38% during this period, from 558 to 588 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people also showed a minor decrease of 4.76%, from 0.21 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,534 | #37,792 | -0.69% |
| Count | 558 | 588 | 5.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pyka
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Pyka surname identify as White, with a slight increase from 95.88% in 2000 to 95.92% in 2010. The number of Pykas identifying as Hispanic also showed a rise of 10.7%, from 2.15% to 2.38% over the same decade. Those identifying with two or more races saw a drop of 21.3% in representation, from 1.08% to 0.85%. There were no recorded instances of Pykas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.88% | 95.92% | 0.04% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 2.38% | 10.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 0.85% | -21.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |