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

Prusky, 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 Prusky surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Prusky in America

Prusky is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Prusky surname appeared 130 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 Prusky.

We can also compare 2010 data for Prusky 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 Prusky

The surname Prusky originates from Poland and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "pruski," which means "Prussian." This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who had ties to the region of Prussia, either through ancestry or residence.

One of the earliest known records of the name Prusky can be found in the historic town of Krakow, Poland. A document from the year 1583 mentions a merchant named Jan Prusky, who was involved in the lucrative trade of spices and textiles between Poland and the Hanseatic League cities.

In the late 17th century, the Prusky name appeared in several church records from the villages surrounding the city of Poznan. These records indicate that the name was associated with farming communities in the region, suggesting that some families with the Prusky surname were involved in agricultural pursuits.

A notable figure in Polish history bearing the Prusky name was Stanislaw Prusky (1714-1788), a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Warsaw and other cities. His most famous work is the Church of the Holy Cross in Warsaw, which is considered a masterpiece of Baroque architecture.

Another individual of note was Józef Prusky (1810-1875), a Polish writer and journalist who played a significant role in the promotion of Polish literature and culture during the period of partitions. He was a vocal advocate for Polish independence and his writings inspired many to resist foreign domination.

In the 19th century, the Prusky surname also appeared in records from the Czech lands, particularly in the regions of Moravia and Silesia. This suggests that families with the name may have migrated or had ties to these areas, which were once part of the larger Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

One noteworthy individual from this period was Karel Prusky (1858-1937), a Czech painter and art teacher who was influential in the development of the Moravian Impressionist movement. His landscapes and portraits capturing the beauty of the Moravian countryside are highly regarded works of art.

Throughout the centuries, the Prusky surname has been associated with various professions, from merchants and farmers to artists and writers, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Prusky

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

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

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