Explore the Family Name Paker
The meaning of Paker
English: variant of Packer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Paker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Paker' saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held a rank of 57090, which slipped to 83541 by 2010, representing a change of -46.33%. In terms of count, there were 334 instances of the surname in 2000, but this figure dropped to 225 by 2010, indicating a -32.63% change. The proportion of the surname per 100k also decreased from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, marking a -33.33% shift.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #83,541 | -46.33% |
| Count | 334 | 225 | -32.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.08 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paker
The census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Paker'. Between 2000 and 2010, there was an increase in the percentage of individuals with this surname who identified as White (from 58.98% to 60%) and Hispanic (1.5% to 3.56%). However, the percentage of those identifying as Black decreased from 36.23% to 32%. There was also a slight presence of the Asian/Pacific Islander identity in 2010 that was not present in 2000. Meanwhile, the percentages of those identifying as Two or more races and as American Indian and Alaskan Native were either minimal or remained the same. As always, this data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.98% | 60% | 1.73% |
| Black | 36.23% | 32% | -11.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 3.56% | 137.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.67% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |