Explore the Family Name Pechous
The meaning of Pechous
Czech (Pechouš): from a derivative of the personal name Pech.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pechous in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pechous saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped by 2.49%, moving from the 82,691st position in 2000 to the 84,748th in 2010. However, the actual count of people carrying the surname increased by 4.25% during the same period, indicating an increase from 212 people in 2000 to 221 people in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #84,748 | -2.49% |
| Count | 212 | 221 | 4.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pechous
The census data also provides an insight into the ethnicity associated with the surname Pechous. In 2000, nearly all individuals (98.11%) with this last name identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had slightly reduced to 96.83%. During this decade, there was also the emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic under this surname, making up 2.71% of the total by 2010. No significant shifts were noted among other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.11% | 96.83% | -1.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.71% | 0% |
| 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% |