Explore the Family Name Peachey
The meaning of Peachey
1. Americanized form of Swiss German Bütschi (see Butsch), via the intermediate form Bitsche. This surname is most common in PA. Compare Beachy, Beechy, and Peachy. 2. English: variant of Peach. History: This (see 1 above) is the name of a Swiss Mennonite (Amish) family, in the US also spelled Beachy, Beachey, Beechy, and Peachy. The family is most numerous in PA and in parts of OH and IN. Its progenitor was Peter Bitsche who came to North America from Switzerland in 1767 and settled in PA. The original Swiss German form of his surname was Bütschi (it originates from Bern canton where it is still most frequent), whereas Bitsche is otherwise an Austrian surname, apparently taken to Switzerland only in recent times.
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How common is the last name Peachey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Peachey has seen an increase in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Peachey was ranked 9458 in terms of popularity, climbing to 8432 in 2010 – a change of 10.85%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 24.22%, going from 3154 in 2000 to 3918 in 2010. This resulted in an increase in the proportion per 100k people, rising from 1.17 to 1.33, marking a 13.68% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,458 | #8,432 | 10.85% |
| Count | 3,154 | 3,918 | 24.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.17 | 1.33 | 13.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peachey
The Decennial U.S. Census data shows shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Peachey between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority of individuals identified as white, increasing slightly from 95.05% to 95.48%. There was a noticeable increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising by 56.82%, and a modest increase in the Hispanic category at 27.50%. Conversely, there was a decrease in those who identified as Black, declining by 22.51%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented in 2010, indicating a potential suppression of data for privacy (S).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.05% | 95.48% | 0.45% |
| Black | 2.31% | 1.79% | -22.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.53% | 27.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.44% | 0.69% | 56.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.19% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.79% | 0% | 0% |