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

Pustka, 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 Pustka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pustka in America

Pustka is the 95545th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pustka surname appeared 191 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 Pustka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pustka 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 Pustka

The surname "PUSTKA" is of Polish origin, with its roots traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "pustka," which translates to "emptiness" or "void." This surname was likely given to individuals who lived in remote, sparsely populated areas or those who resided in isolated regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Pustka surname can be found in the Kazimierz Dzialynski Codex, a 15th-century manuscript containing records of Polish nobility and landowners. The document mentions a certain Jan Pustka, who was a landowner in the region of Greater Poland (Wielkopolska) during the late 1400s.

In the 16th century, the Pustka surname appeared in various church records and tax registers across various regions of Poland. Notably, there is a record of a Maciej Pustka, a merchant from the city of Krakow, who was involved in trade with neighboring countries in the 1530s.

During the 17th century, the Pustka surname gained prominence in the region of Silesia, which was then part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. One notable figure from this period was Andrzej Pustka, a Catholic priest and scholar who published several theological works in the 1670s.

The 18th century saw the rise of a prominent Pustka family in the city of Poznan. Tomasz Pustka, born in 1712, was a respected lawyer and landowner who served as a magistrate in the local court system. His son, Jan Pustka (1745-1819), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned jurist and legal scholar.

In the 19th century, the Pustka surname spread to other parts of Europe, including Germany and Austria, as Polish migrants sought opportunities in these regions. One notable figure from this era was Józef Pustka (1863-1942), a Polish-German engineer who made significant contributions to the development of early steam engines and locomotives.

Another prominent individual with the Pustka surname was Stanisław Pustka (1892-1972), a Polish writer and poet who gained recognition for his works exploring themes of rural life and the struggles of the common people. His poetry collection, "Wiejskie Pejzaże" (Rural Landscapes), published in 1936, is considered a classic of Polish literature.

Throughout history, the Pustka surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, merchants, clergy, scholars, lawyers, engineers, and artists. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of Poland and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pustka

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

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

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