Explore the Family Name Peaster
The meaning of Peaster
1. English (Somerset): perhaps a variant of Paster or Pastor. 2. Probably also an Americanized form of German Pister or Pfister ‘baker’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Peaster in the United States?
The surname Peaster saw a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Peaster was ranked 48,021st in terms of prevalence. However, by 2010, it had dropped to 58,481st - a decrease of approximately 21.78%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 414 in 2000 to 347 in 2010, marking a 16.18% reduction. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Peaster per 100,000 individuals saw a decrease of 20% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,021 | #58,481 | -21.78% |
| Count | 414 | 347 | -16.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peaster
Data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Peaster. From 2000 to 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 88.41% and 87.90% respectively. This represented a slight decrease of 0.58% over the decade. The next most common ethnic identity was Black, which accounted for 10.14% in 2000 and 10.09% in 2010, showing a marginal decline of 0.49%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.41% | 87.9% | -0.58% |
| Black | 10.14% | 10.09% | -0.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |