Explore the Family Name Pasch
The meaning of Pasch
1. German (Westphalia): topographic name for a field or meadow which was used at Easter as a playground; etymologically two sources seem to be combined: Latin pascuum ‘pasture’ and Middle Low German pāsche(n) ‘Easter’ (see Paasch). 2. German: in some cases, from a short form of the Latin personal name Paschalis (see Paschal). 3. Germanized form of Czech and Slovak Paš (see Pas). 4. Germanized form of Sorbian Paš: from a pet form of a personal name beginning with Pa-, especially Pakosław (composed of the Old Slavic elements pak ‘again, more’ + slav ‘glory’ or ‘famous’). Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt, Erwin, Grete, Merwin, Siegfried.
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How common is the last name Pasch in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Pasch" has slightly decreased between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pasch ranked 20,343 in popularity with a count of 1,215 individuals bearing this surname, accounting for approximately 0.45 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank dropped to 22,392 with only 1,150 individuals, reducing its proportion to 0.39 per 100,000 people. This represents a change of -10.07 in ranking and a -5.35 decline in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,343 | #22,392 | -10.07% |
| Count | 1,215 | 1,150 | -5.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.39 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pasch
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pasch has also seen some shifts as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with the Pasch surname identified as White in both 2000 (98.11%) and 2010 (96.00%), although there was a slight decrease of -2.15 over the decade. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 0.49 in 2000 to 1.91 in 2010, marking an increase of 289.80. There was also a minor increase in the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races, from 0.99 in 2000 to 1.48 in 2010. No individuals with the Pasch surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.11% | 96% | -2.15% |
| Hispanic | 0.49% | 1.91% | 289.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 1.48% | 49.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |