Explore the Family Name Pecher
The meaning of Pecher
German: occupational name for someone who prepared, sold, or used pitch, from an agent derivative of Middle High German pech ‘pitch’. It is also found in Czechia (compare Pechar 1). Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Reinhard, Theresia.
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How common is the last name Pecher in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Pecher" has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,878th most popular surname but by 2010, it had slipped to 70,833rd, marking a change of -5.91 percent. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the "Pecher" surname remained steady at 276 from 2000 to 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population also decreased by 10 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #70,833 | -5.91% |
| Count | 276 | 276 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pecher
Regarding ethnic identity associated with the "Pecher" surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority are of White ethnicity, although there was a decrease from 95.29 percent in 2000 to 86.59 percent in 2010. There has been an increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 3.26 percent in 2000 to 8.33 percent in 2010, showing a substantial increase of 155.52 percent. The data shows that some bearers of the Pecher surname started identifying as being of two or more races in 2010, standing at 2.17 percent, where none reported so in 2000. No changes were observed in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.29% | 86.59% | -9.13% |
| Hispanic | 3.26% | 8.33% | 155.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |