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

Pistulka, 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 Pistulka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pistulka in America

Pistulka is the 92358th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pistulka surname appeared 199 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 Pistulka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pistulka 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 Pistulka

The surname Pistulka has its origins in the Czech Republic, where it first emerged in the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Czech word "pistule," which translates to "pistol" or "firearm." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who was involved in the manufacturing or use of firearms, such as a gunsmith or a soldier.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Pistulka surname can be found in the records of the city of Prague, where a certain Jan Pistulka was mentioned in 1589. In the 17th century, the name also appeared in the town of Kutná Hora, which was known for its silver mining industry, possibly indicating a connection between the name and the mining trade.

During the 18th century, the Pistulka surname began to spread across other regions of the Czech lands, with notable bearers including Josef Pistulka (1743-1821), a respected blacksmith from the town of Litomyšl. Another prominent figure was Václav Pistulka (1776-1848), a renowned clockmaker from the village of Velké Hostěradice.

As the 19th century dawned, the Pistulka name continued to gain recognition, with several individuals leaving their mark in various fields. One such person was Karel Pistulka (1819-1892), a renowned painter and sculptor who was born in the town of Chrudim. Another notable bearer was Alois Pistulka (1845-1912), a celebrated composer and conductor who hailed from the village of Holešov.

In the early 20th century, the Pistulka surname gained international recognition with the accomplishments of Antonín Pistulka (1891-1968), a renowned Czech architect who was responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Prague and other cities across the country.

While the name Pistulka is not as common today as it once was, it remains a proud part of the Czech cultural heritage, with its origins rooted in the rich history and traditions of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pistulka

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

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 Pistulka 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 Pistulka 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 Pistulka was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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