Explore the Family Name Paske
The meaning of Paske
1. English: variant of Pask. 2. German: from a (Germanized Slavic) short form of the Latin personal name Paschalis (see Paschal). 3. German (Päske): from a (Germanized Slavic) pet form of the personal name Peter. 4. German: habitational name from Paska in Thuringia. 5. Danish (Påske): very rare variant of Paaske, a cognate of 2 above.
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How common is the last name Paske in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Paske saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 35,003 in terms of popularity and had a count of 610 individuals. By 2010, the ranking had dropped to 36,838 and the count diminished slightly to 606 individuals, marking a change of -0.66%. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 8.7%, going from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,003 | #36,838 | -5.24% |
| Count | 610 | 606 | -0.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paske
In terms of ethnic identity, the Paske surname exhibited some changes between the years 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The most dominant ethnicity tied to this surname is White, constituting 94.92% in 2000 and increasing to 96.70% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a small but noticeable increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander population associated with this surname, from 0 in 2000 to 1.32 in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races declined by about half, from 1.64% to 0.83%. The Hispanic segment associated with the Paske surname disappeared completely by 2010, while the Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native populations remained non-existent during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.92% | 96.7% | 1.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 0.83% | -49.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |