Explore the Family Name Pechin
The meaning of Pechin
French (also Péchin): nickname from regional French pechin/péchin ‘small, puny’. History: This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors (along with its altered form Pishon) and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America. Some characteristic forenames: French Henri, Marcel, Pierre.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pechin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pechin saw a small decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pechin ranked 53,191 in popularity with a count of 365, equivalent to roughly 0.14 individuals per 100K. However, by 2010, it dropped slightly in rank to 53,913 despite an increase in count to 383, equivalent to about 0.13 individuals per 100K. This shift represents a decrease of 1.36% in ranking but a rise of 4.93% in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,191 | #53,913 | -1.36% |
| Count | 365 | 383 | 4.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pechin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Pechin surname identify as White, with 96.44% in 2000 and a very slight dip to 96.34% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also decreased from 2.74% in 2000 to 2.35% in 2010. The percentages for other ethnic identities such as Black, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.44% | 96.34% | -0.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.74% | 2.35% | -14.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |