2000
#124,109
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Piekut
A Polish surname derived from the word "piekarz" meaning "baker."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Piekut. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Piekut surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Piekut in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Piekut, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Piekut
The surname Piekut originated in Poland and dates back several centuries. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "piekut," which means "baker" or "baker's assistant." This suggests that the name likely originated among individuals who worked in the baking trade or were associated with it in some way.
The name Piekut was particularly prevalent in the regions of Silesia and Lesser Poland, where many families with this surname lived and worked. Historical records indicate that the name appeared in various forms, such as Piekuth, Piekutt, and Piekucki, reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Piekut can be found in the Akta Grodzkie, a collection of court records from the 16th century. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname were present in Poland during that time period.
In the 17th century, a notable individual named Jan Piekut was a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Kalisz, located in central Poland. His success in business and influence in the local community likely contributed to the spread and recognition of the Piekut name.
Another historical figure of note is Franciszek Piekut, who lived in the late 18th century and was a respected scholar and educator. He authored several works on philosophy and education, earning him a reputation as an influential thinker of his time.
During the 19th century, the Piekut surname gained further prominence with the birth of Stanisław Piekut (1825-1891), a renowned Polish painter and artist. His works, which often depicted scenes from rural life and landscapes, earned him critical acclaim and are now held in several prestigious art collections.
In the 20th century, Józef Piekut (1904-1987) made significant contributions to the field of engineering. He was a pioneer in the development of modern bridge construction techniques and his innovations had a lasting impact on infrastructure projects throughout Poland.
Another notable individual bearing the Piekut surname is Maria Piekut (1927-2018), a celebrated author and poet. Her works, which often explored themes of identity, memory, and the human experience, earned her numerous literary awards and a place among Poland's most celebrated writers.
These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Piekut who have left their mark on various fields throughout history. While the name's origins can be traced back to the baking trade, its bearers have gone on to achieve notable accomplishments in diverse areas, further solidifying the Piekut name's place in Polish heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Piekut
Among Census respondents with the surname Piekut, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Piekut bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Piekut surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 114
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 3
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Piekut
Piekut appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#130,610
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
+2 bearers (+1.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,501 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-9 bearers (-6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,699 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,109 | 128 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #130,610 | 130 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.6%) | Down 6,501 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-6.9%) | Down 10,699 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Piekut surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #130,610 | #141,309 | -8.2% |
| Count | 130 | 121 | -6.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Piekut bearers went from 130 to 121 (-6.9% change). The surname moved down 10,699 positions in the national ranking, going from #130,610 to #141,309.
FAQ
Piekut surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Piekut?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Piekut. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Piekut?
Piekut ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Piekut. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Piekut.
Has Piekut become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Piekut went from 130 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 9 (-6.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #130,610 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Piekut?
Among Census respondents with the surname Piekut, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Black (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Piekut in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Piekut appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), Hispanic (2.5%), Black (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Piekut (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Piekut mean?
A Polish surname derived from the word "piekarz" meaning "baker." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Piekut (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Piekut?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.