2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Pyskaty
A surname of Ukrainian origin derived from the word "pyska" meaning big mouth or talker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Pyskaty. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pyskaty 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Pyskaty in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pyskaty, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Black (1.9%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Pyskaty
The surname PYSKATY originates from Ukraine, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Ukrainian word "pyska," which means "mouth" or "snout." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname or a reference to a particular facial feature or occupation.
In the historical records of the Cossack Hetmanate, a semi-autonomous Cossack state that existed in the 16th to 18th centuries, there are mentions of individuals bearing the surname PYSKATY. These records often included details about military campaigns, administrative duties, and personal accounts of notable figures from that era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PYSKATY can be found in the chronicles of the Zaporozhian Sich, a semi-autonomous Cossack territory located in the southern part of modern-day Ukraine. In the late 16th century, a Cossack leader named Ivan PYSKATY is mentioned as having participated in military campaigns against the Ottoman Empire.
During the 17th century, the name PYSKATY gained prominence in the region of Poltava, a historical region in central Ukraine. Several individuals with this surname are mentioned in local records and historical documents from that period, often in connection with land ownership, trade, and community affairs.
A notable figure bearing the PYSKATY surname was Hryhoriy PYSKATY, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He was widely respected in the Poltava region and played a significant role in the economic and cultural development of the area.
In the 18th century, the PYSKATY surname spread to other regions of Ukraine, particularly in the areas around Kyiv and Chernihiv. One notable individual from this period was Petro PYSKATY, a scholar and educator who contributed to the advancement of education in Ukraine during the latter half of the 18th century.
Another figure of note was Mariya PYSKATY, a Ukrainian playwright and author who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Her works were influential in shaping the literary landscape of Ukraine during that time and are still studied and appreciated today.
As the centuries progressed, the PYSKATY surname continued to be present in various regions of Ukraine, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pyskaty
Among Census respondents with the surname Pyskaty, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Black (1.9%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Pyskaty 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 Pyskaty surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.6% · 100
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pyskaty
Pyskaty appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 483 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 483 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 Pyskaty 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 | #150,452 | #150,935 | -0.3% |
| Count | 109 | 108 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pyskaty bearers went from 109 to 108 (-0.9% change). The surname moved down 483 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #150,935.
FAQ
Pyskaty surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pyskaty?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Pyskaty. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Pyskaty?
Pyskaty ranks #150,935 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 108 people with the surname Pyskaty. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), 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 Pyskaty.
Has Pyskaty become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pyskaty went from 109 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #150,452 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Pyskaty?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pyskaty, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Black (1.9%) and Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Pyskaty in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.6% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pyskaty appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.6%), Black (1.9%), Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Pyskaty (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 Pyskaty mean?
A surname of Ukrainian origin derived from the word "pyska" meaning big mouth or talker. 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 Pyskaty (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 common is the surname Pyskaty?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Pyskaty on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.