Explore the Family Name Pake
The meaning of Pake
1. English: variant of Pask. 2. German (Westphalia): unexplained. Compound names such as Pakebusch indicate a topographic source.
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How common is the last name Pake in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pake saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 60,557 and had a count of 311. However, by 2010, its rank had fallen to 67,943, with only 290 counts recorded, indicating a decline of 6.75%. The proportion per 100k also decreased from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, representing a reduction of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #67,943 | -12.2% |
| Count | 311 | 290 | -6.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pake
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Pake, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a slight decrease from 93.57% in 2000 to 91.72% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as either Black or belonging to two or more races in both years. Asian/Pacific Islander representation also fell from 2.25% to 1.72%. Interestingly, there was a significant increase among those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.93% in 2000 to 4.14% in 2010, marking an impressive change of 114.51%. No change was observed for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.57% | 91.72% | -1.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 4.14% | 114.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.25% | 1.72% | -23.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |