Explore the Family Name Pagac
The meaning of Pagac
Slovak and Czech (Pagáč, Czech also Pagač): nickname from pagáč ‘crackling scone’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pagac in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pagac saw a slight decline in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 74,675 in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 80,419, marking a decrease of 7.69 percent. The number of individuals carrying the Pagac surname also slightly decreased during this period, falling from 241 in 2000 to 236 in 2010, a drop of 2.07 percent. Consequently, the proportion of the Pagac surname per 100,000 people declined by 11.11 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #80,419 | -7.69% |
| Count | 241 | 236 | -2.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pagac
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the Pagac surname is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity. In 2000, 97.51 percent of individuals with the Pagac surname identified as White, and this figure increased to 98.31 percent by 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals with the Pagac surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. Similarly, there were no reported instances of individuals with the Pagac surname identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.51% | 98.31% | 0.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |