Explore the Family Name Pecha
The meaning of Pecha
Czech and Slovak: from a pet form of the personal name Petr (see Peter).
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How common is the last name Pecha in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pecha saw a minor shift between 2000 and 2010. The surname's rank slightly fell from 29,325 in 2000 to 29,581 in 2010, marking a decrease of 0.87%. However, the count, or how many individuals carried this surname, increased by 4.87% from 760 in 2000 to 797 in 2010. These changes led to a slight decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people, from 0.28 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,325 | #29,581 | -0.87% |
| Count | 760 | 797 | 4.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pecha
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reports that there was an observable shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pecha. In 2000, 97.76% of individuals with this surname identified as White, dropping to 95.23% by 2010. During the same period, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose significantly, from 1.32% to 3.51%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.76% | 95.23% | -2.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 3.51% | 165.91% |
| 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% |