Find out how popular the last name Petrin is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Petrin.

Petrin, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Petrin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Petrin in America

Petrin is the 24339th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Petrin surname appeared 1,030 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Petrin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Petrin to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Petrin

The surname PETRIN originates from the Czech Republic, with its roots tracing back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Slavic word "petra," which means "rock" or "stone." The name may have initially been used as a descriptive surname, referring to someone who lived near a rocky area or a person with a stony appearance.

In the early medieval period, the PETRIN surname was found in various regions of Bohemia and Moravia, which were part of the Kingdom of Bohemia at the time. The earliest known record of the name appears in a 13th-century manuscript from the town of Litomerice, where a man named Petr Petrin is mentioned as a landowner.

The PETRIN surname gained further prominence during the 15th century, when a notable figure named Jan Petrin (1410-1475) served as a diplomat and advisor to King George of Podebrady. Jan Petrin played a crucial role in negotiating peace treaties and representing the interests of the Czech Kingdom in diplomatic affairs.

Another notable bearer of the PETRIN surname was Vaclav Petrin (1570-1631), a renowned architect and master builder who contributed to the construction of several beautiful churches and palaces in Prague during the Renaissance period. His most famous work is the Church of St. Nicholas in the Old Town Square, which is considered a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture.

In the 18th century, the PETRIN surname was also associated with the family of Frantisek Petrin (1720-1789), a wealthy landowner and patron of the arts. His extensive art collection, which included works by renowned painters such as Rembrandt and Rubens, is now housed in the National Gallery in Prague.

During the 19th century, the name PETRIN gained further recognition with the birth of Josef Petrin (1845-1918), a renowned Czech composer and conductor. He was a leading figure in the Czech National Revival movement and contributed significantly to the development of Czech classical music.

Throughout its history, the PETRIN surname has been associated with various occupations, including stoneworkers, builders, landowners, and artists. While the name has its roots in the Czech Republic, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, carried by individuals and families who have emigrated over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Petrin

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Petrin.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Petrin was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Petrin has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Petrin was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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