Explore the Family Name Paik
The meaning of Paik
1. Korean: variant of Paek. 2. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 白, see Bai 1. 3. English: variant of Pask. 4. Americanized form of Slovenian Pajk or Pajek: nickname from (an archaic spelling of) pajek ‘spider’. Compare Pike 8. Some characteristic forenames: Korean Sung, Young, Jong, Seung, Eun, In, Kwang, Sun, Won, Yong, Jin, Jung, Byung, Chul, Moon, Moon Soo, Myong, Woon, Chang, Chang Hyun, Chong, Chong Hun, Chong Son.
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How common is the last name Paik in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Paik" has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 11,722, but by 2010 it had climbed to a rank of 11,371, indicating a growth of 2.99%. The count of individuals with this surname also expanded from 2,450 in 2000 to 2,774 in 2010, marking a 13.22% rise. The proportion of individuals with the Paik surname per every 100k people saw a slight uptick as well, experiencing a 3.3% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,722 | #11,371 | 2.99% |
| Count | 2,450 | 2,774 | 13.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.91 | 0.94 | 3.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paik
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Paik" predominantly falls under Asian/Pacific Islander, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. This group accounted for 86.04% in 2000 and saw a slight increase to 86.37% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races made up 3.18% in 2000 and marginally increased to 3.24% in 2010. The percentage of White individuals bearing the surname slightly decreased from 9.02% in 2000 to 8.58% in 2010. The Hispanic representation experienced a noticeable increase from 1.06% in 2000 to 1.19% in 2010. While there were no Black individuals identified with the surname in 2000, by 2010, they constituted 0.61%. American Indian and Alaskan Natives had no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.04% | 86.37% | 0.38% |
| White | 9.02% | 8.58% | -4.88% |
| Two or More Races | 3.18% | 3.24% | 1.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 1.19% | 12.26% |
| Black | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |