Explore the Family Name Paschke
The meaning of Paschke
1. German: variant of Pasch 1 and 2. 2. Germanized form of Sorbian Paška: from a pet form of a personal name beginning with Pa-, especially Pakosław (see Pasch 4). 3. Germanized form of Czech (and possibly also of Slovak) Paška: from a pet form of the personal name Pavel, Slovak commonly Pavol (see Paul). 4. Germanized form (Päschke) of Sorbian Pěška (see Peschke).
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How common is the last name Paschke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Paschke has declined slightly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Paschke was the 15,619th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 17,290th spot, a decrease of 10.7%. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname also saw a decrease, going from 1,718 individuals in 2000 to 1,637 in 2010, a reduction of 4.71%. Consequently, the proportion of Paschkes per 100,000 people dropped by 14.06% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,619 | #17,290 | -10.7% |
| Count | 1,718 | 1,637 | -4.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.55 | -14.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paschke
In terms of ethnic identity, it's interesting to note some shifts within the Paschke surname bearers based on the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of Paschkes identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 97.96% in 2000 to 96.52% in 2010. The percentage of Paschkes identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 42.55%, going from 0.47% in 2000 to 0.67% in 2010. The most significant change was observed among those identifying as Hispanic, which showed a remarkable increase of 173.68% over the decade, rising from 0.76% in 2000 to 2.08% in 2010. It's important to note that no Paschkes identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.96% | 96.52% | -1.47% |
| Hispanic | 0.76% | 2.08% | 173.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.67% | 42.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0.64% | 0.43% | -32.81% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |