Explore the Family Name Paskey
The meaning of Paskey
1. English (Devon and Gloucestershire): from a pet form of the Middle English personal name derived from Pask(e), Pash(e), Paskes ‘Easter, Passover’ (see Pask and Paschal). This surname is rare in Britain. 2. Perhaps also an altered form of German Paske.
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How common is the last name Paskey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Paskey saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,935th most popular, but by 2010 it had fallen to 62,714th, marking a decline of 18.47%. The number of people bearing the surname also dropped from 367 in 2000 to 319 in 2010, a decrease of 13.08%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Paskey per 100,000 decreased by 21.43% over this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #62,714 | -18.47% |
| Count | 367 | 319 | -13.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paskey
The Decennial U.S. Census data also shows that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Paskey is predominantly White. In 2000, 98.64% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this figure slightly decreased to 97.49% in 2010. Other ethnicities, such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were reported as 0 in both 2000 and 2010, indicating no significant change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.64% | 97.49% | -1.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |