Explore the Family Name Pauker
The meaning of Pauker
German: occupational name for a drummer, Middle Low German pucker, Middle High German pūkære.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pauker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pauker has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 100,194th in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 110,825th, a drop of 10.61%. The total count of people with this surname also declined from 167 in 2000 to 159 in 2010, a decrease of 4.79%. The proportion of individuals named Pauker per 100,000 people fell 16.67% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,194 | #110,825 | -10.61% |
| Count | 167 | 159 | -4.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pauker
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of the Pauker population identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 91.62% to 88.68%. During the same time frame, there was an uptick in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, increasing from 7.19% to 8.81%. However, no Paukers reported being Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.62% | 88.68% | -3.21% |
| Hispanic | 7.19% | 8.81% | 22.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |