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

Puska, 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 Puska surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Puska in America

Puska is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Puska surname appeared 159 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 Puska.

We can also compare 2010 data for Puska 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 Puska

The surname Puska has its origins in Hungary and is believed to have emerged in the 16th century. It is derived from the Hungarian word "puska," which means "musket" or "rifle." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were involved in the manufacture or use of firearms, perhaps as soldiers or gunsmiths.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Puska can be found in the Hungarian town of Sárospatak, where a document from 1588 mentions a man named András Puska. This town, located in the Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county of northeastern Hungary, has a long history dating back to the 11th century and was once an important center of education and culture.

The name Puska also appears in various historical records from the 17th and 18th centuries, including tax records and military rolls. One notable bearer of the name was János Puska (1620-1678), a Hungarian soldier who fought against the Ottoman Empire during the Long Turkish War (1593-1606) and later served in the Imperial Army of the Holy Roman Empire.

Another significant figure with the surname Puska was Ferenc Puska (1770-1832), a Hungarian poet and writer who was part of the Hungarian Enlightenment movement. His works, which included poems, plays, and translations, contributed to the development of Hungarian literature and the promotion of the Hungarian language.

In the 19th century, the Puska surname can be found in various parts of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, including present-day Hungary, Slovakia, and Romania. One notable bearer of the name from this period was Ignác Puska (1815-1888), a Hungarian painter and lithographer who specialized in portraiture and religious scenes.

The name Puska has also been associated with several place names in Hungary, such as Puskapéteri (a village in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok county) and Puskás (a town in Heves county). These place names may have been derived from the surname or vice versa, reflecting the connection between the name and the local communities.

Throughout history, the Puska surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including soldiers, artists, writers, and tradesmen. While its origins are rooted in Hungary, the name has likely spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Puska

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

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

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